COP28 DUBAI

ROUNDTABLE: The Power of Art to Respond to the Climate Crisis

Art of Change 21 and France Muséums organized a roundtable discussion “The Power of Art to Respond to the Climate Crisis“, where professionals and artist were invited to exchange on the strength of art and culture to fight climate change. 

SPEAKERS

• Vilma Jurkute, Executive Director, Alserkal Initiatives (UAE);
• Alison Tickell, Founder, CEO of Julie’s Bicycle and Climate Heritage Network co-coordinator (UK);
• Talin Hazbar, Artist.

Moderated by

• Alice Audouin, President-founder of Art of Change 21
• Etienne Bonnet-Candé, Deputy Director – Abu Dhabi, France Muséums

Sustainability in Museums

Coinciding with COP28, Louvre Abu Dhabi and France Muséums organized an inspiring sustainability event at the museum.

The museum generally serves a significant role in society by preserving the past and assisting in shaping the future by offering crucial insight into history while educating future generations. At its scale, the museum is an essential driver of positive social and environmental change. 

Set for December 7th, declared as the rest day at COP28, “Sustainability in Museums” invited the public to participate in a series of enriching cultural programmes, including specially curated tours, insightful talks and more. This event served as a platform drawing in global and local experts to delve into the pivotal roles of museums, professionals, and artists play in confronting environmental challenges and advancing toward a more sustainable future.   

talk 1 | How to rewire the arts and culture fields to address climate change : 3 voluntary case studies with positive impacts

Using recent project examples, this interactive session showcased specific case studies on exhibitions to address some central reflections such as: balancing environmental sustainability and public appeal in museums, nurturing artists’ social awareness without stifling creativity, assessing the response to climate change-themed exhibitions in the UAE and exploring the role of sustainability in cultural education and capacity-building.

SPEAKERS

• Maya Allison Executive Director NYUAD Art Gallery, (UAE);
• Alice Audouin, President-founder of Art of Change 21 (France);
• Bruno Girveau, Director of Palais des Beaux-Arts of Lille (France).

Moderated by Etienne Bonnet-Candé, Deputy Director – Abu Dhabi, France Muséums

TALK 2 | The sustainable journey of cultural institutions: landscape, population and city transformation 

In this talk, the speakers questionned the role of cultural space as an environment developer. Speakers discussed how museums interact within their ecosystem and their connection with the surrounding city. It zoomed out to look at the full building and infrastructure including, parks, and visitor navigation space.

SPEAKERS

• Annabelle Ténèze, Director of Louvre-Lens (France);
• Professor Amareswar Galla, Pro-Chancellor, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences; and UNESCO Chair on Inclusive Museums & Sustainable Heritage Development (India);
• Andrew Potts, Heritage and Climate Action Adviser, Europa nostra.

Moderated by Zélie Roche, Institutional Affairs & Sustainability Manager at France Muséums