October 1, 2024, Jumilla, Spain. Portrait of Carlos Almarcha, 67 years old; he was a farmer before retiring.
October 1, 2024, Jumilla, Spain. Portrait of Carlos Almarcha, 67 years old; he was a farmer before retiring.

Carlos Almarcha is 67 years old and lives in Jumilla, Spain. He was a farmer before retiring.

No items found.

What has climate change done here?

Climate change: As a farmer, I've observed the change in the landscape and even the change in the mood of the people who are not satisfied. That's what I've found in both aspects.

No items found.

What do you think world leaders have to do now to stop things from getting worse and to help us adapt?

Well, what I think is that these people should have common sense. And not be influenced by major forces, like lobbies, like politicians who have vested interests in I don't know what. Just think about the common good of humanity.

My idea of a solution. It is to slow down the pace, the speed of in life, both at work and at leisure, as in anything. To be responsible with the environment and with people and with humanity, humanity in general, and to be patient.

No items found.

No images in slider

Life expectancy 2023

years

About the photographer

Paolo Verzone

🌐

Paolo Verzone is a renowned photojournalist known for his long-term, award-winning documentary photo projects. His career spans over thirty years and his work is featured in publications around the world.

No short bio (yet)

Read biography

Recent coverage

What it's like to be 72 — the faces (and wisdom) behind the age
What it's like to be 72 — the faces (and wisdom) behind the age
What it's like to be 72 — the faces (and wisdom) behind the age
‘I feel so young, so full of life’: being 72 around the world
‘I feel so young, so full of life’: being 72 around the world
‘I feel so young, so full of life’: being 72 around the world
Een ode aan 72-jarigen. In 2030 zal een op de zes mensen ouder dan 60 jaar zijn.
Een ode aan 72-jarigen. In 2030 zal een op de zes mensen ouder dan 60 jaar zijn.
Een ode aan 72-jarigen. In 2030 zal een op de zes mensen ouder dan 60 jaar zijn.
Who are the new 70 year olds?
Who are the new 70 year olds?
Who are the new 70 year olds?
1in6by2030 aims to document the beauty and challenges of our aging society
1in6by2030 aims to document the beauty and challenges of our aging society
1in6by2030 aims to document the beauty and challenges of our aging society
Photographers around the world will show us what it looks like to live in this historic time
Photographers around the world will show us what it looks like to live in this historic time
Photographers around the world will show us what it looks like to live in this historic time
An Ode to Happy Aging / Une ode au vieillissement heureux
An Ode to Happy Aging / Une ode au vieillissement heureux
An Ode to Happy Aging / Une ode au vieillissement heureux
Nog lang niet oud: 72-jarigen van over de hele wereld
Nog lang niet oud: 72-jarigen van over de hele wereld
Nog lang niet oud: 72-jarigen van over de hele wereld
1 in 6 by 2030: Visual stories of an aging world
1 in 6 by 2030: Visual stories of an aging world
1 in 6 by 2030: Visual stories of an aging world
Sharing Knowledge, Creating Impact: Photography, forms of data, and cultural production for arts and health
Sharing Knowledge, Creating Impact: Photography, forms of data, and cultural production for arts and health
Sharing Knowledge, Creating Impact: Photography, forms of data, and cultural production for arts and health