Death of a River

Main Message: The film emphasizes the severe environmental degradation of the Layi River due to human activities, highlighting the urgent need for community and governmental action to restore and revive it.
Theme: The impact of human actions on urban waterways and the critical need for sustainable environmental practices to combat climate change effects in cities.
Social Challenges:
1. Pollution: The river has become heavily polluted due to industrial waste, sewage discharge, and illegal settlements.
2. Loss of Community Space: The river, once a vibrant community hub, is now avoided due to its polluted state.
3. Flood Risk: Accumulated garbage in the river exacerbates annual floods with loss of life and commodities, cattle, economy and environmental destruction.
4. Urban Resilience: The need for localized adaptation, mitigation, and resilience strategies to ensure urban areas can thrive amidst climate change.
5. Community and Government Action: Highlighting the necessity for urgent measures by authorities and community involvement to revive the river and prevent further environmental damage.