Creative methods and place-based approaches are increasingly recognized as essential tools for understanding what matters most to communities about their environment and for supporting meaningful climate adaptation planning. This paper will describe the AHRC-funded project on Ynys Môn, called the 'Public Map Platform' or PMP for short and in particular the work around the development of a cultural data layer in the final open-access digital model. The role of creative method and place-based approaches will be examined, in this case the deployment of three Welsh Bards onto the island to help local communities have a more informed and inclusive approach to planning and decision making in their area. The variety of 'bardic encounters', micro-engagements and creative methods will be discussed in relation to encouraging children and young people on the Isle of Anglesey, to access their imaginations and co-create shared narratives about people and place in relation to climate change. The paper will suggest how working with individuals and communities, using creative methodologies (e.g., art, sculpture, poetry, photography, printing, singing), to support them telling their story of their place – more appropriately enables them to describe what it looks and feels like to live/work there and what their hopes are for the future of their community. People-centred approaches to helping stakeholders, children, and young people, to make transitional choices, mitigate against negative consequences and empower local agency, in different localities will be discussed.

Authors:
Alec Shepley, Wrexham University, United Kingdom
Tristian Evans, Wrexham University, United Kingdom

About the Presenter(s)
Alec Shepley is Professor of Arts and Society and Associate Dean for Research at Wrexham University in north Wales, UK and is currently Co-I on two large projects 'Ecological Citizens' (EPSRC) and Public Map Platform (AHRC).

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