Sounds for Sustainability – Climate Folk – Dance of the Carbon Cycles

Sounds for Sustainability – Climate Folk – Dance of the Carbon Cycles (Ireland, June 2025) is an interdisciplinary gathering aimed at exploring the role of sound, music, dance, and acoustics in environmental awareness, conservation, and climate action.

This event is part of a larger initiative within SHiFT and will include diverse contributions such as scientific research, artistic performances, case studies, and participatory workshops.

More information available here.

The event will combine:

Climate Folk – Dance of the Carbon Cycles (Participatory Session)

The Dance of the Carbon Cycles is an immersive, interactive experience where participants will engage in a collaborative performance that interprets climate processes through movement, sound, and storytelling.

  • This activity is designed and led by Irish-based scientists, musicians and traditional dancers.
  • It will allow participants to experience and express the carbon cycle, biodiversity, and sustainability challenges in innovative and interactive ways.
  • The activity integrates scientific knowledge, artistic expression, and embodied learning, making it a powerful tool for education and engagement.

Travel and Subsistence Grants available.

Submission Guidelines
Formats Accepted:

  • Research Presentations (10-15 min) – academic papers, case studies, innovative methodologies

  • Artistic Performances (10-15 min) – sound-based installations, live musical performances, multimedia works

  • Short Films & Audio Essays (10-15min) – digital storytelling, field recordings, explorations of sonic sustainability

  • Roundtable Discussions (20 mins) – dialogues between scholars, artists, and policymakers

Why Participate?

  • Engage with an international network of scholars, artists, and practitioners committed to sustainability exploring new ways to integrate sound and sustainability

  • Contribute to the growing field of sound-based research and climate resilience

  • Showcase research, artistic projects, and community initiatives Present your work in an innovative, cross-disciplinary setting

  • Be part of a creative movement exploring how soundscapes can inform ecological awareness and policy

  • Experience the immersive Climate Folk – Dance of the Carbon Cycles, blending science, music, traditional dance and artistic interpretation

Abstract Length: 500 words (including objectives, methodology, and relevance)

Deadline for Submissions: April 30, 2025

For further inquiries, please contact the Grant Hold Manager (Joana Ralão): tp.lnu.hscf@tsoctfihs