Roundtable: “What Can Art Do for Climate Justice?”
An evening roundtable discussion on the intersection of art and climate justice at Academie Minerva in Groningen
The JUST ART consortium is organizing an evening roundtable discussion titled “What can art do for climate justice?” on Thursday, 17 September, 19.00–20.30 CEST. You are very welcome to join the event in Groningen or follow the discussion online!
When: Thursday, 17 September 2026, 19.00–20.30 CEST
Where: Academie Minerva, Praediniussingel 59, Groningen, and online
Format: Hybrid roundtable discussion
Cost: Free entrance
We’re happy to present five speakers who will share their perspectives from different fields and contexts:
- Dorien van den Bergh—Netherlands Scientific Climate Council (Klimaatraad)
- Iris Poels—Voedselpark Amsterdam
- Salys Sultan—University of Aruba
- Sissel Marie Tonn—PhD candidate at University of Groningen and artist
- Tessa Hagen—Milieudefensie
The discussion will be moderated by Colin Sterling (University of Amsterdam). We hope the evening will offer an opportunity to hear different perspectives (from art, science, policy, activism, and community initiatives) and spark an open conversation about the role that art can play in understanding and pursuing climate justice.