CLIMARTE harnesses the creative power of the arts to inform, engage and inspire action on climate change. Bringing together a broad alliance from across the arts, humanities and sciences, CLIMARTE advocates for immediate, effective and creative action to restore a climate capable of sustaining all life. “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” Rachel Carson, Marine Biologist and author of Silent Spring.
HOW WE WORK
Think. Question. And most importantly, act on the Climate Emergency. CLIMARTE collaborates with a wide range of artists, art professionals, and scientists to produce compelling programs for change. Through festivals, events and interventions, we invite those who live, work and play in the arts to join us and champion the health and wellbeing of all inhabitants on Earth.
WHY WE DO IT
Human induced global warming poses enormous risks to our world. Biodiversity and habitat loss, food and water insecurity, and natural disasters increasingly plague our warming planet. Now more than ever, creative voices are required to act as powerful change makers. Together we can galvanise humanity’s collective will, and lead the way to a safe, prosperous, and equitable future.
WHO WE ARE
CLIMARTE is governed by a Committee and operated by a management team of climate-concerned arts professionals, academics and activists. Founded in 2010, CLIMARTE is an independent charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
OUR STRATEGIC PLAN
VISION: To harness the power of the arts to communicate the Climate Emergency in all its manifestations thus mobilising the public to demand immediate effective action; a transition to zero emissions while at the same time drawing down legacy carbon at emergency scale and speed, before 2030.
MISSION: To increase the amount of climate focussed and socially engaged art with which to inform and inspire the public; raising awareness about the causes and readily available solutions for the Climate Emergency while elevating the role of the Arts and creative workers as powerful change makers in society. Read CLIMARTE’s full Strategic Plan (5 page pdf)