On 28 November COP17, The U.N Climate Change Summit started in Durban, South Africa. The aim was for countries to draft up policies that would guide local governments in their fight against climate change. As the summit progressed the city was overrun with influential figures, such as the President of South Africa.

However, despite all the hype, the public remained sceptical about the Summit and its purpose.

So we created a radio mini-series that depicts a future where countries go to war over a resource we all take for granted. The series aired on a Durban station.

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MIRIAM: Today we are running away from our homes, as it’s no longer safe there. We have dressed our sons in girls’ clothes to disguise them, so they don’t have to go to war. I heard the Serengeti’s dangerous, but I never realised how much until now.

SFX: LION ROARING. FOOTSTEPS AND SCREAMINGMIRIAM: The Masai say the drought has driven the animals crazy and they’ve started attacking people. Luckily help came in time. The wrong kind of help.SFX: VEHICLE APPROACHING. GUNSHOTS.LAUGHTERVO: Victoria episode 3.TV NEWSREADER: In the latest news: Water negotiations between the three countries have once again ended in a deadlock. Government has deployed the army in preparation of the imminent war. When we return, tips on how to extract drinking water from urine.SFX: TV SWITCHED OFFREBEL: Negotiations, negotiations! (BEEP) negotiations! I … I fight for what’s ours … Water!

SFX: STRIKES MATCH. LIGHTS CIGARETTEREBEL: I understand that my men saved you from a lion … So you could say you women owe me a favour? This camp could actually do with a female touch, cooking, cleaning and more soldiers. What do you say? Hmm? You’re quiet! You, little girl …MIRIAM: Please, no, not my son!REBEL: What did you say?MIRIAM: I meant my daughter …REBEL: (EVIL LAUGH) Yeah right.MUSICVO: We decide how tomorrow will turn out. Join Green Peace’s energy revolution and help save one of our most precious resources. For more info visit greenpeace.org.

Tune in next time to hear what happens.