Irish Plant Science Annual Meeting

Around a Tree for the Irish Plant Science Annual Meeting in Cork 2024

At the 2024 IPSAM meeting, leading international botanist Professor James Richardson of University College Cork played a pivotal role in kick-starting this stage of Around a Tree. Held on June 17-18, the project featured interviews with scientists that explored humanity’s relationship with plants in the face of rapid biodiversity loss. Uniquely, some questions were posed from the perspective of plants, encouraging deeper reflection on ecological interconnections. These recorded interviews contribute to an evolving soundscape by Colombian artist Miguel Navas, highlighting the vital role of plants in sustaining life and the urgency of safeguarding biodiversity.