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TREES Final Online Conference Announced for 19 November 2025
The TREES consortium is pleased to announce the upcoming Final Online Conference of the project, taking place on 19 November 2025 from 16:00 to 19:00 CET. This event will bring together artists, environmental experts, partner organisations and participants from across Europe to celebrate the achievements of the TREES project and explore the future of environmentally conscious performance-making.
The TREES project—Raising Environmental Awareness through Performing Arts—has worked across seven countries to develop innovative eco-theatre methods and promote the role of the arts in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and our relationship with nature. The final conference marks the culmination of this work, offering an opportunity to present results, exchange perspectives and reflect on the impact of the project.
The event will feature an overview of the project, a presentation of the performances created by partners, and three thematic panels engaging scientists, environmental organisations and artists. Together, these sessions will highlight how artistic practice can strengthen public engagement with environmental issues and inspire new forms of climate-conscious action.
Conference Highlights
• 16:00–16:15 — Welcome & Introductions
• 16:15–16:30 — TREES Project Overview
• 16:30–17:30 — Presentation of Performances (trailers + introductions)
• 17:30–18:00 — Panel 1: Insights from Scientists & Environmental Organisations
• 18:00–18:30 — Panel 2: Conversation with Artists
• 18:30–18:50 — Panel 3: The Future of Eco-Performing Arts
• 18:50–19:00 — Closing Remarks
The conference will be held online, with access details sent directly to registered participants.
Participation is free, but registration is required via the following link:
https://forms.gle/8L5FPJfkXPQEbsqb8
The TREES partnership warmly invites artists, educators, environmental practitioners, students and all individuals interested in the intersection of arts and ecology to join this event. Together, we will look back on the journey of the project and forward to new pathways for artistic engagement with the climate crisis.
Workshop for Children: Alternative and Recyclable Material
Mika Panagou from Aeroploio has organised a unique art workshop, where children and parents have worked together creatively to make trees and various objects from alternative and recyclable materials! Through play, imagination, and contact with art, ecological awareness is cultivated and bonds between parents and children are strengthened in a joyful environment full of color and inspiration.
Basic Stepping Stones
This workshop,organised by Geddy Aniksdal and Lars Vik from Grenland Friteater in Norway. offered the foundations of physical training for performing artists – using movement and creative exercises to develop awareness of the body’s expressive possibilities. Through precision work in space, rhythm, and concentration, participants created a solid foundation for further artistic exploration.
