Climate Crisis Conversations

The power of art in helping us to 'see' climate change

Art has a huge role to play in helping us connect emotionally and imaginary with the enormity of climate change. In this episode, marine artist Sonia Shomalzadeh talks to Caroline Hickman about the power and vision of her ephemeral art, including life size sand drawings of whales and charcoal sharks for fashion shows.

Talking with children about climate change

How far is it appropriate to engage children and young people in talking about the frightening situation we are in with regards to the climate and the biodiversity crisis? Psychotherapist Caroline Hickman has worked with children for many years and, in conversation with Verity Sharp, shares her experience about ways we can think about addressing this all-important question