As the water rose: Inviting ‘hopeful practices’ via Solarpunk workshops

Description

At the People's Climate Summit in Denmark 2024 , CUHRE researchers Dikte and Sara hosted five Solarpunk writing and drawing workshops. These workshops aimed to introduce the genre to a broader public and engage participants in a collective creative process, co-producing climate fiction with citizens.

Based on an analysis of the 21 drawings and texts, we identified significant ways in which participants envision futures inspired by Solarpunk. Our findings suggest that such workshops can serve as catalysts for fostering and spreading imaginaries of more life-friendly futures. The collaborative space created in a semi-public setting fosters dialogue between individuals with different perspectives on our shared future. This exchange reduces the isolation often felt when contemplating bleak future scenarios, while also opening pathways toward action and hope.

Period	27. May 2025
Event title	The Social Impact of Climate Fiction: A Cross-Disciplinary Conference
Event type	Conference
Location	Odense, DenmarkShow on map