Recognising the value of Traditional Knowledge is an ongoing project. The United Nations University's Institute of Advanced Studies Traditional Knowledge Project contributed to the 5th World Water Forum in 2009. The proceedings published on their web site give a hint of the depth of this area. There are various reports bringing traditional knowledge to bear... Continue Reading →
Nuclear history, nuclear future
Artists have been working with the cultural and environmental dimensions of nuclear power for a long time. Many have also been anti-nuclear activists as well. The artists want to raise awareness and contribute to the public discussion. This work isn't facile or simple, and drawing attention to it is done in a spirit of respect... Continue Reading →
UK Green Film Festival
LAUNCHING IN CARDIFF, LEEDS, LEICESTER, LONDON & GLASGOW at the GFT The UK Green Film Festival, launching in 2011, is a not-for-profit, national film festival showcasing films and filmmakers engaging with environmental and climate change themes. We're not here to preach. We're here to challenge, inspire, educate, learn and entertain. The GFT will be showing... Continue Reading →
Growing Glasgow’s Local Food System
Tuesday 3rd May 7-9.30pm Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow Why now? In the light of the ever rising costs of oil, and the Scottish Government and GCC carbon reduction targets, how are we planning to support and grow a more local and resilient food system for the Glasgow region? What active part can families, communities,... Continue Reading →
Cool Stories for when the planet gets hot III
The third edition of an international art video competition on Global Warming by ARTPORT_making waves deadline for submissions May 9th, 2011. After two successful editions, launched at Scope Basel in 2007 and repeated at Focus Basel in 2009, ARTPORT_making waves for the third edition collaborates with CINEMA PLANETA, the award-winning International Environmental Film Festival in Cuernavaca,... Continue Reading →
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