Local author Shameem Kazmi has released a new book that offers a unique perspective on the impact of climate change by exploring how it is “erasing the Earth’s memory.”
Titled When the Ocean Forgets: How Climate Change is Unravelling the Earth’s Memory, the book draws upon cutting-edge scientific research, ancient knowledge, and ecological systems thinking. Kazmi aims to make the global climate crisis more tangible and relevant to local communities.
“The ocean doesn’t just respond to climate change — it remembers it,” Kazmi said. “That memory has guided monsoons, seasons, and human survival for millennia. But it’s beginning to fade.”
An established figure in sustainability, Kazmi is internationally recognized for his leadership in science-driven environmental strategy, innovation, and research and development within global corporations.
Born in Birmingham and now residing in Bromsgrove, Kazmi’s latest work brings a deeply personal dimension to the climate dialogue. The book invites readers to reconsider their understanding of nature, memory, and resilience.
Central to the narrative is the ocean as a living archive of climate history, connecting indigenous wisdom with contemporary climate science.
“This book is about more than science,” Kazmi explained. “It’s about remembering what we’ve forgotten and finding our place again in the story of the Earth.”
When the Ocean Forgets is independently published and available now on Amazon.
