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Artivism for Conservation

Dr Thomas Smith, Associate Professor; Environmental Geography, Department of Geography and Environment, London School of Economics | Dr Felicia Liu, Lecturer in Sustainability, Department of Environment and Geography, University of York | Jakob van Klang, Curator; Multidisciplinary Artist , KL Sketch Nation & Art Rabbit

23-Jun-25 15:00

Artivism for Conservation

When we talk about climate solutions, we often focus on numbers, technologies, and laws. But what about stories, emotions, and imagination? Today on the show, we’re talking about art and activism - or artivism - a creative, collaborative approach to reimagining our environmental future. Joining us to shed more light on this are Dr Thomas Smith, Dr Felicia Liu, and Jakob van Klang - academics, artists, and organisers behind a Malaysia-based initiative exploring how art can open hearts, minds, and maybe even doors to real-world change.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  environmentvisual artsperforming arts

Tags:  artivismthe bigger pictureearth mattersenvironmental activismhazesustainabilityclimate solutionsclimate crisisscience communication





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