A recent council meeting in Southampton saw a creative take on advocacy for biodiversity, as campaigners donned animal and plant costumes during an 'interspecies democracy meeting'. This event was part of the Urban Wild festival, which aims to promote a vision of a city where vibrant biodiversities are intricately integrated into daily life. Outgoing lord mayor, Councillor Dave Shields, dressed as an owl, representing the campaign's ambition for people, nature, and culture to coexist harmoniously in an urban environment.
The Urban Wild festival campaigners envision a city where biodiversity harmoniously integrates into daily life, giving nature a voice in urban planning.
Participants adorned costumes representing various species, such as owl, foxglove, and salmon, to symbolize the need for 'interspecies democracy'.
The outgoing lord mayor emphasized the importance of coexisting with nature, highlighting the role of public spaces in fostering biodiversity.
The campaign advocates for a vision of Southampton as an urban ecosystem where people engage with nature, promoting cultural and ecological coexistence.
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