Environmental Protection through Interdisciplinary Means

Solutions discussed: 

Integrate cultural heritage perspectives into peatland restoration agendas

This would connect people with the environment and drive restoration.

Presented by: Henry Chapman, Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Birmingham

Cultural heritage and climate change actions in the Netherlands

Use metaphors to present climate change issues, appealing to the emotions of stakeholders, and influencing implementation of climate change mitigation approaches

An example of such metaphors could be presenting deforestation as damaged lungs. It is important to choose appropriate and context-specific metaphors, in order not to trigger stakeholders.

Presented by: Niamh O'Dowd, ILOS, University of Oslo, Norway

Metaphors for Climate Crisis

Engage individuals, communities, and political leaders with the science of climate change, through field trip participation, arts, images, language and literature

This will break down complex scientific issues, win over the hearts of people, and get them to engage more personally in solving environmental challenges.

Presented by: John Holmes, Department of English Literature, University of Birmingham

Citizen Social Science and Effective Climate Action