Enabling Climate Action Through Storytelling
What is ClimArts?
A platform that connects climate experts with artists enabling them to collaborate, create, and share evidence-based climate stories
Vision
To ignite climate action through art, making solutions and insights feel personal and tangible
Mission
To upskill and empower 50,000 artists and scientists worldwide to communicate climate solutions effectively by 2030
What do we do?
We empower artists and climate experts to become impactful storytellers.
We offer bespoke climate programs, intensive workshops and a flagship fellowship to train creative individuals in climate storytelling. Our unique incubator program gives a direct opportunity for one-on-one collaboration between an artist and a climate expert.
They can expand their audience reach through a documentary film which is the end product of the collaboration. The films focus on making complex research insights and specific climate solutions more accessible and/or shine a spotlight on community successes—steering clear of doom and gloom to inspire hope and action.
Why Storytelling?
Recognizing climate change impacts influence the emotional responses towards climate issues
Higher the hope and enthusiasm among people, higher the chances to support climate policies
Negative emotions like fear and anger evoke lower levels of support for climate policies
The scale, urgency, and complexity of climate change necessitate creative and collaborative solutions.
We are privileged to have the guidance of distinguished advisors and experts from the likes of NASA and Harvard University.
Partnerships & Support
This initiative is made possible by to the generous support of the Oak Foundation