On December 17th took place the official launch of the project “The Climate Line”, an initiative promoted by CESAM and the Department of Environment and Planning (DAO) of the University of Aveiro. The opening session featured the presence of Prof. Dr Amadeu Soares, Coordinator of CESAM, Prof. Dr Fátima Alves, Director of DAO and Vice-Coordinator of CESAM, as well as Dr Cristina Cortês, Director of the Library, Documentation, and Museology Services.
The “Climate Line” project is led by integrated CESAM members Prof. Dr Myriam Lopes, Dr Ana Ascenso, and Dr Carla Gama, with the support of Sandra Oliveira, Coordinator of the University of Aveiro’s American Corner Programme. This innovative project aims to unite art and science to raise awareness of climate change and sustainability through a creative and collaborative approach. The initiative involves the creation of 30 scarves that will visually represent climate change in Aveiro over the past 30 years (1994–2023). Each scarf will be crocheted, with each row representing the average temperature of one day of the year.
Open Participation for the Community
Members of the University of Aveiro community are invited to participate in this innovative project. Participation is free and limited to 30 people. Individual kits will be provided, including crochet hooks, eco-friendly yarn from Rosários4, a cloth bag, and a detailed guide. Participants should either know how to crochet or be willing to learn and commit to completing the project, which will culminate in a visual exhibition at the Hélène de Beauvoir Room in the University Library during the American Corner Week 2025 in April.
Weekly Meetings and Climate Discussions
Weekly meetings will be held every Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the American Corner room. These sessions will not only focus on crocheting the scarves but will also serve as an opportunity to discuss climate-related topics, encouraging the exchange of ideas and engagement with environmental issues.
Support and Partnerships
The project is supported by the University of Aveiro’s American Corner and Rosários4, a brand recognised for its use of sustainable fibres and natural dyes.
For more information, those interested can contact via email at ascenso.a@ua.pt or follow the project on Instagram: @linha.do.clima.
Join this initiative and contribute to environmental awareness through art!