Lowering Carbon Emissions
2008 World Environment Day, New Zealand – The Natural World Museum (NWM) in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) created a traveling exhibit entitled Moving Towards a Balanced Earth: Kick the Carbon Habit. Debuting at the Te Papa Tongarewa Museum in Wellington to commemorate the celebration of UN World Environment Day, the contemporary art pieces all focused on climate change, with an emphasis on lowering carbon emissions. The thought-provoking exhibit, featuring the work of 27 artists representing 20 countries, included photographs, paintings, sculpture, video, multimedia and conceptual installations. NWM and UNEP used this exhibit to stimulate awareness of the environment and enhance opportunities that lead to action. “Our hope with this exhibit was to contribute to a shift in visitor’s attitudes toward the environment, and in the consumer choices they make, helping to turn the tide of public awareness and promote positive action around climate change” said Mia Hanak, the Founding Executive director of the Natural World Museum.
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