Speculative Energy Futures added to the Library of Creative Sustainability (Creative Carbon Scotland)
Speculative Energy Futures uses arts-based practices to re-imagine energy futures beyond what we currently think is possible. 2017- Ongoing.
Speculative Energy Futures was started in 2017 by Sheena Wilson, Professor of Media, Communications and Energy Humanities at the University of Alberta and co-founder and co-director of the international Petrocultures Research Group, and Natalie Loveless, Professor of History of Art, Design and Visual Culture, University of Alberta. It is a long-term project that brings together artists, activists, scientists, engineers, policymakers, social science and energy humanities researchers, and Indigenous legal experts and Knowledge Keepers, to explore possible energy futures through research-creation methodologies and practice-led research.
library item page on Creative Carbon Scotland Library of Creative Sustainability
Library of Creative Sustainability
The Library is a database of inspiring case studies demonstrating the benefits of collaborating with artists to achieve environmental sustainability outcomes. It provides a practical resource to inform sustainability organisations and campaigns on how to work with ‘embedded artists’ over extended periods through examples of successful past projects. Each article includes detailed information on partners and stakeholders, sustainability outcomes and funding, as well as tips and links to further resources.
