Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Written as a result of conversations with Dr. Catalina Spataru, Head of the Islands & Coastal Research Lab (ICR) & Professor of Global Energy and Resources at UCL. The voice of the scientist was co-written with Dr. Catalina Spataru. Graphs and diagrams provided by ICR.
ABOUT THE FILM
‘The World is an Island’ is a brand new poetry and science collaboration, creatively exploring the challenges and potential of Island nations, some of the most at-risk communities on the planet.
Written and performed by Hot Poets artistic directors Liv Torc and Chris Redmond, the poem explores the work of the Islands and Coastal Research Lab (ICR) at UCL, a unique initiative that aims to assess complex systems and provide sustainable solutions for islands nations and coastal areas.
Liv and Chris worked closely with Dr Catalina Spataru, Professor of Global Energy and Resources at UCL and Head of the ICR, to understand and creatively communicate the work of the Island Lab.
This film weaves together the voices of the island, ocean, scientist and artist, along with a broader global and political narrative, looking at resilience, adaptation and what islands can teach us about our own survival. As part of the collaboration, the voice of the scientist was co-written by Dr Catalina Spataru.
Part of Performing Planet Activism, a series of interactions, performances, and dialogues at UCL that bring together artists, activists, researchers, and communities engaged in climate activism. Funded by UCL Culture
Filmed, edited and animated by Jon Hardy from Counterstate Films
Written as a result of conversations with Dr. Catalina Spataru, Head of the Islands & Coastal Research Lab (ICR) & Professor of Global Energy and Resources at UCL. The voice of the scientist was co-written with Dr. Catalina Spataru. Graphs and diagrams provided by ICR.
ABOUT THE FILM
‘The World is an Island’ is a brand new poetry and science collaboration, creatively exploring the challenges and potential of Island nations, some of the most at-risk communities on the planet.
Written and performed by Hot Poets artistic directors Liv Torc and Chris Redmond, the poem explores the work of the Islands and Coastal Research Lab (ICR) at UCL, a unique initiative that aims to assess complex systems and provide sustainable solutions for islands nations and coastal areas.
Liv and Chris worked closely with Dr Catalina Spataru, Professor of Global Energy and Resources at UCL and Head of the ICR, to understand and creatively communicate the work of the Island Lab.
This film weaves together the voices of the island, ocean, scientist and artist, along with a broader global and political narrative, looking at resilience, adaptation and what islands can teach us about our own survival. As part of the collaboration, the voice of the scientist was co-written by Dr Catalina Spataru.
Part of Performing Planet Activism, a series of interactions, performances, and dialogues at UCL that bring together artists, activists, researchers, and communities engaged in climate activism. Funded by UCL Culture
Filmed, edited and animated by Jon Hardy from Counterstate Films
