Yes, Sidmouth & Devon are at COP30! And last week, COP30 came to Sidmouth!
This week, the Plymouth Marine Laboratory are bringing ocean science to COP30; and Exeter Uni’s vice-chancellor in Brazil is asking Will there be progress at COP30, and on what exactly?
Meanwhile back in Devon, also this week, there is a film screening and talk to raise awareness of the COP30 climate change themes:
Thursday 20 November, 6 – 7.30pm … The Beehive, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Join our film screening and artist talk raising awareness of themes in the United Nations COP 30 Climate Change Conference in Brazil.
Enjoy the heart-warming short film ‘We Are All People of Power’ celebrating the local and human stories behind the energy transition in Devon followed by a Climate Conversations talk with artist, Polly Meyrick, in conversation with energy expert from Regen, not-for-profit centre of energy expertise. Part of the ‘We Are All People of Power’ programme including exhibition, workshops, film and talk.
The film has been covered in an earlier piece on the VGS blog pages [‘We Are All People of Power’ celebrating the human stories behind the energy transition ] – where we talked about Polly Meyrick, the artist behind the project, who attended an Eco Hub Sidmouth session in the summer:
2024 Artist Residency at the Regen Art Lab, an interdisciplinary collaboration between Regen’s clean energy experts and UK-based artists. The project, which features a series of framed portraits alongside a short film, celebrates the human stories behind the energy transition and its far-reaching impact on communities.
There’s plenty more at Regen’s own website, on this wonderful Case study: We Are All People of Power with Polly Meyrick:
We Are All People of Power is a striking portrait and film series created by artist Polly Meyrick during her residency with Regen’s Art Lab programme. The project celebrates eight individuals in Devon who are quietly and powerfully shaping the transition to a low-carbon future—through cycling, farming, public engagement, and community energy. Combining hand-drawn ink portraits with recorded interviews, Polly invites viewers to connect with the people behind climate action and see themselves as part of the story.
The accompanying video ‘We are all People of Power’ was a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards this year – and here it is to view:
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Regen – We Are All People of Power – YouTube
An inspiring project to share and celebrate!
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