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Super Sleuths of the Streets

    Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition

    Abstract

    HOT POET FUTURES POEMS

    FOR COP28

    INSPIRED BY THE UNFCCC RESILIENCE FRONTIERS PATHWAYS TO A BETTER FUTURE

    In collaboration with UNFCCC’s Resilience Frontiers, (a first-of-its-kind UN initiative with a remit to embolden the global mindset), Southbank Centre, the Gaia Foundation, Nature Friendly Farming Network, Gaia  Foundation, 3M, LANDPROCESSES,  Urban ReLeaf and University of Dundee, National Poetry Day, podcast ‘Outrage and Optimism’, Hot Poets International is aimed at elevating the role and impact of the Arts (specifically spoken word poetry) in the fight to save the planet.

    Super Sleuths of the Streets is a new poem written by Liv Torc, Hot Poets International, part of a collaboration with Mel Woods, University of Dundee funded by Arts Council England. Woods worked with Torc to develop a poem that narrates a preferred future of empowered citizens, gathering heat, pollution and tree data to redesign 6 European cities, including the City of Dundee, and better cope with climate change. The poem builds on the Horizon Europe / UKRI Urban ReLeaf Project and citizen science experts.

    Release Date: 8th December 2023 / DAY 8 at COP28 UAE
    Hot Poet: Liv Torc
    Solo commission: ‘Super Sleuths of the Streets’
    Pathway 3: Giving the world access to Big Data & information
    Matched with: Urban Releaf Project
    Location: Athens, Cascais, Dundee, Mannheim, Riga, Utrecht

    Hot Poets International
    With a creative reach spanning at least four continents, Hot Poets International is aimed at elevating the role and impact of the Arts (specifically spoken word poetry) in the fight to save the planet, while shining a creative light on incredible hopeful projects happening now.

    UNFCCC Resilience Frontiers
    Founded by Youssef Nassef, Director of Adaptation at UNFCCC, Resilience Frontiers is a first-of-its-kind UN initiative with a remit to embolden the global mindset.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationCOP28 UAE
    PublisherHot Poets
    Media of outputFilm
    Publication statusPublished - 8 Dec 2023

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
      SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
    2. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action

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