Climate Change and Art: Building Bridges to Strengthen Ecological Awareness

Climate change has serious impacts on marine ecosystems, affecting not only biodiversity but also the daily lives of communities that depend on them. Environmental organizations use various tools and strategies to raise awareness and mobilize action for the protection of the marine environment. One of the most powerful means is collaboration with the fields of culture, creative expression, and the arts. Through art and innovative technology, organizations create compelling and mobilizing messages that raise public awareness and encourage action. At the CO-VISION public panel, artists, environmental experts, and organization representatives will discuss how creative expression can enhance the understanding of environmental issues and activate communities towards action. The panel will explore modern environmental awareness strategies, digital art as a storytelling tool, and the importance of participatory initiatives in strengthening ecological consciousness.

Moderator: Maria Katsakiori – MSc Environmental Scientist, Head of Information, Education, and Environmental Interpretation at the Goulandris Museum of Natural History / Greek Biotope-Wetland Centre.

Speakers:
Giannis Kranidiotis: Visual Digital Artist.

Giannis Isaris: Marine Ecologist, Scientific Diver, Filmaker.

Nadia Andreanidou: Programmes and Policy Officer, MEDASSET.

Charikleia Oursouzidou: Environmental Scientist, Program Manager, Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation