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VR is changing the way we experience and understand climate change, helping us visualize environmental challenges and discover sustainable solutions. By immersing us in new environments, it offers fresh perspectives and enhances our understanding of the issues at hand. #FutureOfClimate #VirtualReality #ClimateSolutions #TechForGood

Watching the scenes in Dubai is a little haunting. Late last year I was contracted on a VR project ‘What If’ to be screened at Cop 28 in Dubai. The short animated film explored scenarios along the lines of ‘What if the UAE did nothing to curb climate impacts by 2050?’ Devastating flooding events were a plausible outcome (backed by scientific research). I’ve co-produced VR films that have screened at other COP events. As the years pass, I’ve grown more disenheartened with these conferences that appear to be more about networking and business than actually taking much-needed decisions that will see the world’s most vulnerable communities have a better chance at managing existing and inevitable climate impacts. When we invite rich leaders to fly in on private jets, put them up in 5-star hotels, silence locals and activists and hold the conference and subsequent debates in air conditioned venues, are we ever going to get the results necessary? I’d love to see COP held in the actual environment, with the local communities, leaders housed in home stays without frills and certainly without controlled climate devices like air con or heating. The VR films we’ve made for COP were supposed to ‘teleport’ decision makers to ground zero where they can experience first hand what local communities are up against. But let’s be real, a VR film can not simulate the experience of living through extreme weather events and other devastating outcomes of anthropogenic climate change, especially if the viewer is watching the experience comfortably in a controlled climate where they can easily slip back to business as usual as soon as they remove their headset. If we want to get serious at COP, let’s get decision makers out of their comfort zones, on the ground in real environments listening to the stories from those impacted by climate change directly. Better ideas? Let’s talk solutions 🙏🏼 #dubai #cop #climatechange #vr

Today we are talking about the 15th SDG “Life on Land”, which aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests, combat desertification, and halt biodiversity loss. How AR and VR technologies can contribute to the preservation and sustainable management of terrestrial ecosystems? Some examples: - VR Virtual Tours to experience ecosystems that are threatened by deforestation, pollution, or climate change. - AR-Applications to learn about plant species, animal habitats, and conservation issues during hikes or park visits. - Simulation of Reforestation Scenarios through VR - Using VR, scientists can create virtual models of ecosystems, allowing for remote studies and monitoring of biodiversity. - VR can show projections of how climate change could affect specific regions, with visuals showing potential loss of biodiversity, desertification, or forest loss. #sdg #sdg15 #lifeonland #biodiversityprotection #ar #vr #immersivetechnologies #ecosystemprotection

“We tried very hard to employ humor and emphasize possible interventions to mitigate this. We did find that people got worried, but we also noted that the worry seemed to galvanize people to act, which is a good outcome from our perspective.” What better way to make a point than to "show" people the potential outcome in a far more realistic manner than just words or pictures! Will VR bus or other types of tours become a thing? C'mon, how good are those "walkman-style" walking/talking tours anyway? https://lnkd.in/eBi6EJr8 #xr #virtualreality #emergingtechnology

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Can Virtual Reality Help People Feel Engaged With the Climate Crisis?: A tech giant's electronic waste floats to the bottom of the ocean, several fish species consume its metal and chemical remnants and nearby flora wither in its wake. Knowing this […] The post Can Virtual Reality Help People Feel Engaged With the Climate Crisis? appeared first on Datafloq. #DataScince #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning

Virtual reality better than video for evoking fear, spurring climate action: Depicting worst-case climate scenarios like expanding deserts and dying coral reefs may better motivate people to support environmental policies when delivered via virtual reality, according to a research team that studied how VR and message framing affect the impact of environmental advocacy communications. The study findings may help advocacy groups decide how best to frame and deliver their messages. @Poseidon-US #ScienceDaily #Technology

Solarpunk 4' is an inspiring movement that combines cutting-edge technology with profound respect for nature, striving to create a future where humanity lives in harmony with the environment. Imagine cities lush with greenery, buildings covered in gardens and solar panels, and public transport running on clean energy. Solarpunk advocates for a radical shift in paradigm: from consumption to cooperation, from exploitation to care for the planet. It's not just an aesthetic, but a philosophy and a call to action, demonstrating that our progress can and should be sustainable, eco-friendly, and beneficial for the entire ecosystem. The United Arab Emirates stands out as a leader in this movement, investing heavily in green technologies and sustainable innovations. #solarpunk #futurism #productionvideo #greendubai

Virtual reality better than video for evoking fear, spurring climate action: Depicting worst-case climate scenarios like expanding deserts and dying coral reefs may better motivate people to support environmental policies when delivered via virtual reality, according to a research team that studied how VR and message framing affect the impact of environmental advocacy communications. The study findings may help advocacy groups decide how best to frame and deliver their messages. #ScienceDaily #Technology

It's been great fun running through the Immersive labs Solar Sentinel exercise. There's been some insightful questions and entertaining comments from those participating. For those unaware of what Solar Sentinel is, it's been a virtual table top run by Immersive labs on a Carrington Style Event. You are part of a global team managing the world wide response to the technological black out. Making decisions about prioritising power to different infrastructure or re-establishing communication vs seeking aid. Each action raises or lowers your reputation globally as well as restoring societal functions. #crisismanagement #immersivelabs #solarsentinal