Tell us something you feel positive about right now that relates to the environmentīiden signing back up to the Paris Climate Agreement on day 1 in office.ġ4. Working outdoors, spending time in nature as a team, walking and having campfires.ġ3. What is the secret to your sustainable success? Katie Patterson’s Future Library or Jem Finer’s Long Player…I’m trying to think longer term.ġ2. Can you share something sustainable about/from another artists or event or company that inspired you to make a change? What do you think is the most significant challenge for the events industry becoming more sustainable?ġ1. What are the most important issues to tackle at your event?ġ0. When we moved our office to a woodland and starting working in harmony with nature.ĩ.
Was there a moment you committed to taking action on climate change? What is the most memorable live performance in your life?Ĩ. What do you read to stay in touch with green issues?ħ. Supporting my daughter to be a young environmental activistĦ. What sustainable change have you made in your personal life that you are most proud of? Which environmental issue do you most care about?ĥ. What are you (or were you) excited about implementing this year/in the future?Īn immersive arts project with Chester Zoo inviting audiences to join us for an interactive, participative and playful engagement with their sustainability journey.Ĥ. Taking at face value the claims of our waste disposal firm, lulling us into a false sense of security and inaction for too long.ģ. What was your worst ever sustainability-related decision, project or initiative and why? Not our achievement, but our partners on Timber Festival, The National Forest are about to plant their 9 millionth tree, a phenomenal achievement.Ģ. What is the proudest sustainability achievement or moment of your career? She’s currently on the Clore Fellowship program and is one of NESTA’s Policy and Evidence Centre Industry Champions.
They are members of Without Walls and Sarah is on the board of Outdoor Arts UK & Association of Festival Organisers (AFO). Welcoming Sarah Bird to our Green Leaders Q&A this February, Sarah is Co-Director of Wild Rumpus from their woodland HQ they produce a range of events and festivals that inspire audiences to connect to nature, including delivering Just So Festival in Cheshire and Timber in The National Forest.