What effect would a vote to leave the European Union have on the environment and the arts? Alison Tickell and Chiara Badiali of Julie’s Bicycle weigh in.
I think we can all agree that the planet is round. And that atmospheric circulation in the troposphere keeps things moving – round. The planet is an organism; I breathe oxygen that might have been generated half a world away, in an ocean or a forest. So in this context national borders aren’t really relevant. The really big issues – particularly the environment - need cooperation that works beyond political boundaries. Global governance structures are struggling to deal with climate change and the environment, but they are all we have; and in this area the European Union has taken a necessary lead. The referendum will impact on the arts in key areas - freedom of movement for artists and other creative professionals; cross-border collaboration; copyright, copyright reform, and the single European market; and arts funding. It will also have a significant impact on the environment... Keep reading on Julie's Bicycle
I think we can all agree that the planet is round. And that atmospheric circulation in the troposphere keeps things moving – round. The planet is an organism; I breathe oxygen that might have been generated half a world away, in an ocean or a forest. So in this context national borders aren’t really relevant. The really big issues – particularly the environment - need cooperation that works beyond political boundaries. Global governance structures are struggling to deal with climate change and the environment, but they are all we have; and in this area the European Union has taken a necessary lead. The referendum will impact on the arts in key areas - freedom of movement for artists and other creative professionals; cross-border collaboration; copyright, copyright reform, and the single European market; and arts funding. It will also have a significant impact on the environment... Keep reading on Julie's Bicycle