Janina Rossiter
| Janina Rossiter | |
|---|---|
 JaninaRossiter.jpg Janina Rossiter in 2022 | |
| Born | May 1981 |
| 💼 Occupation | Environmental artivist |
| Known for | Ocean-themed art and environmental children's books |
| Notable work | 123 Who's Cleaning the Sea?, Mangrove |
| 🏅 Awards | Artist of the Year – Wild Spaces (2021), Book Excellence Award |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Janina Rossiter is a French–German author, artist and environmental activist. Her work focuses on ocean conservation and climate awareness.
Early life and education
Rossiter was born in 1981.
Career
Rossiter is the author of a number of books including the Tovi the Penguin series and 1, 2, 3, Who’s Cleaning the Sea?
Illustrations from her book 1, 2, 3, Who’s Cleaning the Sea? appeared in the 2022 “Art for Change” section at the ChangeNOW Summit in Paris.
In 2025, she served as a judge of the Welsh NGO and Coldplay launch creative competition.[1]
Awards and honors
The illustration Mangrove was awarded Sketch for Survival – Wild Spaces Artist of the Year at the Explorers Against Extinction awards, held at the Royal Geographical Society in London.[2]
Her book 1, 2, 3, Who’s Cleaning the Sea? was named runner-up in the Arts category at the P.E.A. (People. Environment. Achievement.) Awards for its environmental impact.[3]
Possible sources
She has been profiled in Hamburger Abendblatt[4], and Lemon Magazine[5] for her environmental art and activism.
EZDIVE Magazine (Issue 102) published a feature titled “Artivism: The Artists and Artwork Fighting for Ocean Conservation,” which included an interview with Rossiter and images of her work.[6]
Critical reception
The Hamburger Abendblatt published an article on Rossiter’s participation at the COP26 in Glasgow, where her artwork Mangrove was included in the “Sketch for Survival” initiative supporting climate and wildlife conservation.[4]
United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development – special Issue ECO Magazine featured Rossiter in Chapter Seven of its Ecosystem Diaries series, produced by The Marine Diaries in collaboration with the United Nations’ UN Ocean Decade initiative. The article, titled “Giving Our Ocean a Voice,” discussed her use of visual art in marine conservation.[7]
Lemon Magazine (Issue 22) ran a six-page feature titled “Artivism: Drawing for the Ocean,” focusing on Rossiter’s educational art initiatives and her approach to visual storytelling for environmental causes. The article appeared in the magazine’s summer edition.[5]
References
- ↑ "Welsh NGO and Coldplay launch creative competition". West Wales Chronicle. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ "Explorers Against Extinction – 2021 Award Winners". 20 November 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "P.E.A. Awards 2024 – Runners-up Listing". 9 July 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Umweltschutz: Mangrovenbild einer Hamburgerin auf dem Klimagipfel in Glasgow" [Environmental protection: A Hamburg woman's picture of mangroves at the climate summit in Glasgow]. Hamburger Abendblatt. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Lemon Magazine Issue 22 – Summer 2024". My Lemon Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "EZDIVE 102". EZDIVE Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Giving Our Ocean a Voice – ECO Magazine". ECO Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
External links
- Official website
- "ChangeNOW 2022 – Live Interview (timestamp: 4h23min)". YouTube. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- "ChangeNOW 2024 coverage". YouTube. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.</ref>
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