TYNESIDE Cinema has created a programme of cultural events to explore climate change and the refugee crisis.

A diverse series of powerful feature films, documentaries, artworks, talks and workshops are being held at the Newcastle venue from Thursday to Sunday March 16–19.

The programme, titled Gimme Shelter: Climate Change, Migration and the Refugee Crisis, will see filmmakers joined by leading experts to discuss the connection between climate change, natural disasters and migration.

It is predicted that climate change will have a big impact on human migration in the next 50 years, with millions set to be displaced by shoreline erosion, coastal flooding, intensifying drought and further agricultural disruption.

The cinema’s chief executive Thomas Peutz said: “The role of humanity in causing climate change is now clear.

“At the same time, unprecedented movements of people across Europe have forced the issue of migration even further up the political agenda. We invite you to explore the important questions: who will be affected and when? What are the experiences of people forced to move? Who, ultimately, is responsible and what should be done?”

Gimme Shelter will include talks from notable guest speakers including Lord David Puttnam, director George Kurian and Dr Susan Crate who will address the situations in some of the most severely affected locations.

Full listings of all events and tickets can be found at www.tynesidecinema.co.uk/gimme-shelter