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202414 minGdoc-short

Phoenix

202414 minGdoc-short

Over a billion people in Asia may face climate-induced migration in the coming decades, as shown through the work of seven Pakistani farmers.

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Over a billion people in Asia may face climate-induced migration in the coming decades, as shown through the work of seven Pakistani farmers.

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Zheng Bodirector

Mubarak Essa Muhammad Essacast

Khalid Mohammad Mohammadcast

Hamid Ali Muhammad Umarcast

Safi Ullah Muhammad Sharifcast

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Zheng Bo collaborates with seven farmers on a date palm farm outside Dubai. Together, they create a dance that celebrates the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) and the agricultural skills of these workers. The project reflects the deep connections formed over centuries, essential to the region's economy and culture. Phoenix also addresses climate-induced migration, a growing issue expected to impact over a billion people globally, particularly in Asia, in the coming decades.

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