As London Climate Action Week brings together policymakers, campaigners and communities from around the world, a new documentary screening in east London will spotlight the human realities of climate change in one of the countries most vulnerable to its impacts.
Hosted by Muslim Aid at BLOC Cinema, Queen Mary University of London, Pakistan – On the Edge: The World’s Climate Warning is presented by former BBC journalist and Muslim Aid Climate Ambassador Kawser Quamer. The documentary follows families living through devastating floods, rising temperatures and environmental change, while highlighting practical, community-led solutions already helping people adapt.
The event, taking place on 25 June as part of London Climate Action Week, will feature a screening of the 30-minute film followed by a live Q&A exploring climate justice, adaptation and the role of storytelling in driving action.
A trailer for the documentary is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvWCbD79dqk
Pakistan contributes less than one percent of global carbon emissions, yet consistently ranks among the countries most vulnerable to climate change. In recent decades, the country has lost up to 2.2 million hectares of land to sea intrusion, while increasingly severe floods, heatwaves and glacial melt continue to displace communities and threaten livelihoods.
The screening comes at a time when many members of Britain’s South Asian diaspora are witnessing climate impacts unfold in places they remain deeply connected to through family, heritage and community ties.
Beyond Crisis: A Story of Adaptation
Reported and presented by former BBC journalist Kawser Quamer, the documentary travels across Pakistan’s flood-affected south and landslide-hit north to document both the devastating consequences of climate breakdown and the resilience of communities adapting to a changing environment.
The film follows Amina, a mother who lost her child when floodwaters swept away her home, alongside fisherfolk and women farmers rebuilding their lives in the face of environmental change.
While the stories are deeply personal, the documentary also focuses on solutions. It highlights practical, community-led adaptation measures already being implemented across Pakistan, including climate-smart housing, affordable solar energy, ecosystem restoration and flood preparedness initiatives.
These interventions have proven effective in protecting lives and livelihoods but remain underfunded, underreported and insufficiently reflected in climate policy discussions.
Muslim Aid’s climate adaptation work has included the construction of flood-resilient homes, emergency preparedness programmes and community resilience initiatives designed to help vulnerable communities withstand future climate shocks.
Connecting Communities Across Continents
The event aims to create space for meaningful discussion around climate justice and solidarity during a week when London is hosting hundreds of conversations focused on climate action and sustainability.
Following the screening, audiences will hear from Kawser Quamer and expert panellists from climate, journalism and policy backgrounds, exploring how storytelling can connect global audiences with communities on the frontlines of climate change and what policymakers, donors, civil society organisations and diaspora communities can do to support locally led adaptation efforts.
Lamees Hafeez, Director of Strategy and Communications at Muslim Aid, said:
“The climate crisis is often discussed through statistics, projections and policy debates. While these are important, they can sometimes obscure the human realities behind them and alienate the very audiences we need to reach.
This documentary seeks to bridge that gap by connecting audiences directly with communities living through climate impacts today, while also showcasing the practical solutions that are already helping people adapt.
We hope this screening will create meaningful conversations around climate justice and solidarity, and inspire action, particularly among diaspora communities in London who maintain close ties to regions already experiencing the consequences of climate change.”
Kawser Quamer, former BBC journalist and Muslim Aid Climate Ambassador, said:
“Pakistan did not create this climate crisis, yet many of its communities are living with its consequences every day. From the melting glaciers of the north to the disappearing coastlines of the south, people are adapting out of necessity, not choice.
What struck me most throughout filming was not only the scale of the challenge, but also the resilience, ingenuity and determination of the people we met. This film is both a warning and a reminder: climate change is not a distant threat – it is happening now. But it also shows that there are ways forward, and that with the right support and investment, hope and progress are possible.”
Event Details
Event: Pakistan – On the Edge: The World’s Climate Warning
Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm
Venue: BLOC Cinema, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS
Format: 30-minute documentary screening followed by a live Q&A discussion
Tickets: Free, registration required
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pakistan-on-the-edge-the-worlds-climate-warning-tickets-1991763385904