Delta voices of climate crisis: Community Digital Storytelling in Bangladesh and Vietnam

Abstract

This article explores the audiovisual research method Community Digital Storytelling (CDST) as developed for a project documenting Indigenous delta voices in Bangladesh and Vietnam. Centred on the co-production and collection of community stories, this interdisciplinary method incorporates smartphone filmmaking, environmental storytelling, community-based participatory research, and Indigenous methodologies. Addressing community participation, power dynamics and fieldwork challenges, CDST is presented as an adaptable method capable of capturing eco-imaginaries, fostering dialogue on socioecological challenges, and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities. The article contributes a valuable guide to participatory media production with communities in various contexts, offering insights for scholars and practitioners seeking inclusive, respectful, and impactful research practices.