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.

MUSICSCENE: WAR ZONE. GUN FIRE, HELICOPTERS AND SHOUTINGMIRIAM: My name is Miriam Banda. My job here is to cook, clean up after everyone and to be a fighter.

SFX: GUN SHOTSMIRIAM: I’ve been given a machine gun, and The General says we are fighting for what is rightfully ours. Who would have thought that something we took for granted could set three peaceful nations on a warpath. This is my story.VO: Episode one of the radio series, ‘Victoria’.DAUGHTER: Ma, I need to take a bath…MIRIAM:Well, use the same water your brother used.DAUGHTER: But it stinks!

MIRIAM:You know we have to share.DAUGHTER:Ah Ma, it is disgusting.MIRIAM:Argh, stop your complaining, even I have to use … SFX: DOOR BREAKS OPEN MAN: Hey, hey give me your water?!

MIRIAM:Please …MAN: Give me your water now?!

MIRIAM: Take the money.MV1: I don’t want your (BEEP) money … give me your water now!

DAUGHTER: (SCREAMING)MAN: Hey you, shut up, stop screaming! Give me your water. Give me your water now?! Or I’ll be forced to shoot you!BOTH WOMEN: (CRYING)VO: 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.