The documentary was made by Vietnam Television and aims to promote awareness of climate change.
Hoi An ancient town will one day disappear beneath a rising sea level. This is the worst case scenario for the city in the year 2100. The documentary was filmed and produced by Vietnam Television.
"The documentary is about 15 minutes long. It reviews disasters that swept through Hoi An in the past, and the risks Hoi An will face in the future from climate change. The film also shares the experiences of local people in disaster prevention." - Michael Williams, Chief, Communications and Public Affairs, World Meteorological Organization.
"Hoi An is located near the sea, so it is easily affected by climate change. There is a large population living there; therefore, consequences will be severe." - Pham Thi Thanh Thu, Director, Center for Weather Forecast and Disaster Warning, Vietnam Television.
"The film will be available on the official web and youtube channels of the World Meteorological Organization on November 19th and will have subtitles in English, French, and Spanish." - Michael Williams, Chief, Communications and Public Affairs, World Meteorological Organization.
