How can art and design foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature, leading to more effective conservation efforts? That’s the question at the heart of this fascinating DLD Nature expert panel.
Watch the video to hear from Professor Katrin Böhning-Gaese, who shares optimistic scientific findings. Implementing three measures, she notes, would dramatically increase biodiversity: creating protected areas with restoration; expanding sustainable agriculture; and changes in consumption habits, such as reducing food waste and meat consumption.
Lena Thiele describes “Myriad,” a project about animal migration that uses art to highlight the interconnectedness of life on Earth and the impact of human activities on other species.
Tom Kortbeek presents his augmented reality project “Arabidopsis Symphony”, which uses gene and hormone expressions of plants to create music, offering an immersive experience that connects people with the dynamic life of plants.
The panel is moderated by Sabine Hansky (Munich Urban Colab) and Sarah Dorkenwald (Munich University for Applied Sciences).
