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BIOSPHERE SOUNDSCAPES
Biosphere Soundscapes is a large-scale interdisciplinary project underpinned by the creative possibilities of acoustic ecology, bioacoustics and rapidly evolving fields of biology used to record environmental patterns and changes. This project is designed to inspire communities across the world to listen to the environment and explore the value of sound as a measure for environmental health and ecological engagement in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves.
There are currently 631 UNESCO biosphere reserves in 119 countries. As places that seek to reconcile conservation of biological and cultural diversity, they are ideal to test and demonstrate innovative approaches to sustainable development. The network of UNESCO biosphere reserves offers a unique opportunity for synthesizing experiences and sharing knowledge in response to the ramifications of climate change. The project involves masterclasses, labs, residencies and large-scale creative projects across the globe. It combines art, science, technology, and communities to highlight the changing soundscapes of biosphere reserves with the potential to engage a global audience online. The resulting soundscapes are providing valuable scientific information that can be used for biodiversity analysis while at the same time offering infinite possibilities for creative inspiration.
Biosphere Soundscapes was founded in Queensland, Australia by Dr Leah Barclay in 2012. The Biosphere Soundscapes artistic and scientific team now works across the Asia-Pacific region and in 2015 we are expanding Biosphere Soundscapes across Mexico in partnership with Fonoteca Nacional de México and Emmanuel Galvan Martinez. Our artistic collaborators include internationally acclaimed sound artists Dr Ros Bandt, Dr Daniel Blinkhorn and Dr Gerardo Dirie and our masterclasses and field labs have been delivered by some of the major figures of sonic art including Francisco Lopez (Netherlands) and Andrea Polli (USA).
Biosphere Soundscapes is an example of combining passionate community engagement with the infinite possibilities of creative technology to inspire a culture of listening and environmental awareness. In the future it will provide a platform for artists and global communities to create, collaborate, engage and listen, and expose the creative and scientific possibilities of bioacoustics and the critical value of listening to the environment.
There are currently 631 UNESCO biosphere reserves in 119 countries. As places that seek to reconcile conservation of biological and cultural diversity, they are ideal to test and demonstrate innovative approaches to sustainable development. The network of UNESCO biosphere reserves offers a unique opportunity for synthesizing experiences and sharing knowledge in response to the ramifications of climate change. The project involves masterclasses, labs, residencies and large-scale creative projects across the globe. It combines art, science, technology, and communities to highlight the changing soundscapes of biosphere reserves with the potential to engage a global audience online. The resulting soundscapes are providing valuable scientific information that can be used for biodiversity analysis while at the same time offering infinite possibilities for creative inspiration.
Biosphere Soundscapes was founded in Queensland, Australia by Dr Leah Barclay in 2012. The Biosphere Soundscapes artistic and scientific team now works across the Asia-Pacific region and in 2015 we are expanding Biosphere Soundscapes across Mexico in partnership with Fonoteca Nacional de México and Emmanuel Galvan Martinez. Our artistic collaborators include internationally acclaimed sound artists Dr Ros Bandt, Dr Daniel Blinkhorn and Dr Gerardo Dirie and our masterclasses and field labs have been delivered by some of the major figures of sonic art including Francisco Lopez (Netherlands) and Andrea Polli (USA).
Biosphere Soundscapes is an example of combining passionate community engagement with the infinite possibilities of creative technology to inspire a culture of listening and environmental awareness. In the future it will provide a platform for artists and global communities to create, collaborate, engage and listen, and expose the creative and scientific possibilities of bioacoustics and the critical value of listening to the environment.
