Debate: Culture for Climate

We are living in times of climate crisis and bio diversity loss, and as a consequence we as musicians also face new challenges and opportunities. So how can we as musicians contribute to positive change in our society? What roles should musicians play in the green transition, what is a sustainable music practice, and what tools do we have? How can the educational system adapt to this reality, and what competencies do musicians and future musicians need?

• 12:30–12:40: Musical intro by Hanne Kallestad Ensemble
• 12:40–13:50: Debate with participants Anders Hammer Strømman (Professor and Vice Dean for Sustainability, NTNU, and Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), UN), Karen O'Brien (Climate Researcher at Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo (UiO), Change, IPBES), Mia Frogner (Sustainability Lead, Climate and Environment at Arts and Culture Norway), Jana Winderen (visual artist/curator, sound artist/producer). Moderator: Morten Qvenild (NMH).
• 13:50–14.00: Musical outro with Håkon Høgemo (Hardanger fiddle)

The debate is part of the Chamber Music Week 2025. The photo is from the project Glacier Lamentation – The Sound of Climate Change by Torben Snekkestad, Anja Lauvdal and Morten Qvenild (NMH).