The issue of human-induced climate change continues to be a topic of paramount importance on the global stage. During my travels to Japan in 2019, I witnessed the devastating effects of this phenomenon firsthand when Typhoon Hagibis struck. As we journeyed from Kyoto to Nagano, emergency alerts prompted us to seek shelter from the extreme rainfall. It wasn't until the following day that we were able to fully grasp the extent of the damage caused by the storm.

Subsequently, research emerged indicating a link between human-caused climate change and the severity of Typhoon Hagibis. According to a recent study by scientists at Imperial College London and the University of Oxford, the heavy rainfall brought about by the typhoon "was made 67% more likely by human-induced climate change". The cost of inaction on this issue has resulted in significant economic burdens for countries such as Japan, with damages alone estimated at $4 billion. The reality of climate change is not limited to global implications, but also has a profound impact on local communities. These images were taken as a means to document the aftermath of Hagibis' landfall, resulting in widespread flooding across Nagano prefecture – causing significant damage to the area.