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The\u00a0A<\/span>A<\/span>L<\/span>E<\/span>R<\/span>T<\/span> 4 DM\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>and WetlandLIFE<\/span><\/strong> workshop aims<\/strong> to explore\u00a0\u00a0and understand how arts-based approaches can help to inform landscape decisions, identifying barriers \/ opportunities and reflecting on how successful project outcomes and impacts are recognised.<\/p>\n

The day will draw from the experiences of the UKRI funded interdisciplinary project WetlandLIFE\u00a0to start a multi-voice conversation amongst a small invited group (20 \u2013 25 participants) of stakeholders, academics (multiple disciplines) and artists. The workshop will be written up as an output of the AALERT 4 DM\u00a0(Arts and Artists in Landscape and Environmental Research Today for Decision Making) project.<\/p>\n

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SESSION 1: What artists brought to WetlandLIFE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The purpose of this first session is to introduce the AALERT 4DM project, the WetlandLIFE project and set out the workshop structure, aim, objectives and outputs. WetlandLIFE will be introduced alongside a discussion exploring the contributions artists made to the project. This first session will provide the context for subsequent discussions later in the day.<\/p>\n

10.00 \u2013 10.20 am<\/strong>: \u00a0Intro to AALERT and WetlandLIFE Workshop Tim Acott<\/a><\/span> \/ Eirini Saratsi<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

10.20 \u2013 11.10 am<\/strong>: Arts and WetlandLFE.\u00a0Conversations with WetlandLIFE artists Kerry Morrison, Helmut Lemke and Victoria Leslie facilitated by David Edwards<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

11.10 \u2013 11.30 am<\/strong>: \u201cThe Bigger Picture\u201d Chris Fremantle 11.30 \u2013 12.00 Open Discussion \u2013 Chair Tim Acott<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SESSION 2: Exploring stakeholders perspectives about art and landscape decisions: Small group discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n

13.00 \u2013 13.05 pm<\/strong>: Introduction Tim Acott<\/p>\n

13.05 \u2013 14.30 pm<\/strong>: Small discussion groups to consider the following themes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  1. What does Landscape Decisions<\/strong> mean and how are they influenced (focus on the 2nd part of the question)?<\/li>\n
  2. What does arts-based research \/ arts practice<\/strong> mean to you in the context of landscape decisions?<\/li>\n
  3. What are the opportunities \/ barriers<\/strong> for arts-based research in relation to landscape decisions?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    14.30 \u2013 14.55 pm<\/strong>: Feedback from facilitators and open discussion<\/span><\/p>\n

    14.55 \u2013 15.00 pm<\/strong>: Conclusion Tim Acott<\/p>\n

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    SESSION 3: Optional discussion on the role of arts-based research in landscape decisions and next steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This final session will be an informal discussion for those that can make it. It will draw together reflections from the day, think about the outputs and plan the next steps. Anyone who has been present during the day is welcome to join the WetlandLIFE artists and researchers to plan the next steps.<\/p>\n

    15.30 \u2013 16.30 pm: <\/strong>Discussion on the role of arts-based research in landscape decisions and next steps<\/span><\/p>\n

    Discussion topics<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n