Janina Rossiter
| Janina Rossiter | |
|---|---|
| File:JaninaRossiter.jpgJaninaRossiter.jpg Janina Rossiter in 2022 | |
| Born | May 1981 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | German-French |
| 💼 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 environmental artivist and author whose work addresses ocean conservation and climate awareness. Her art has been presented at international sustainability events, including the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow,[1] ChangeNOW at the Grand Palais in Paris, ,[2] POLITICO ’s Sustainable Future Week in Brussels,[3] and the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver.[4]
Artivism
Artivism Chat, a podcast series featuring interviews with over 60 artists engaged in environmental and social activism. Initially hosted as live audio discussions on Clubhouse. Apple Podcasts.[5] The project was supported by a volunteer moderation team and was featured by 2Good Media for its focus on sustainability and the arts.[6]
Exhibitions and notable appearances
The illustration Mangrove was selected for the Sketch for Survival initiative by the conservation charity Explorers Against Extinction and exhibited at COP26 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It was displayed in the Blue Zone VIP area of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, accessible to accredited delegates and world leaders.[7][8]
IMPAC5, the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress held in 2023 in Vancouver, participation took place within the “Artivism for Ocean Conservation” program, referenced in the official public summary report.[9]
At the ChangeNOW Summits at the Grand Palais Éphémère and Grand Palais in Paris, contributions included illustrations from 1, 2, 3, Who’s Cleaning the Sea? in the 2022 “Art for Change” section,[10][11] and later design work for the Eiffel Stage, central totem, and official event materials.[12][13] In 2025, the “Interconnection Totem” was featured as part of the summit’s artistic program, reflecting its "Year of the Ocean" theme.[14] Insights into Rossiter's approach to artivism and her involvement with ChangeNOW can be found in the 2Goodmedia podcast episode titled "Change Now Paris: Art as Activism, a new way of taking action for the environment?"[15]
22nd International Weather and Climate Forum, held at Académie du Climat in Paris. The event featured leading climate scientists, including Jean Jouzel, and included the series Le fil rouge est bleu (The Common Thread Is Blue).[16]
The WOW (World Ocean Week) Festival’s Village Nautilus program, an official side event during the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, featured art workshops for children and youth programming with Janina Rossiter (Artivist). A collaboration between the City of Nice, Nautilus, and UNESCO, Village Nautilus was set up in the heart of Nice, between the Théâtre de Verdure and Parvis Cotta.[17]
Awards and honors
The illustration Mangrove received the title of Sketch for Survival – Wild Spaces Artist of the Year at the Explorers Against Extinction awards, held at the Royal Geographical Society in London.[18]
The 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.[19]
Rossiter was selected as an independent judge for the Coldplay Art Challenge, a global competition jointly organized by Project Seagrass and Coldplay's management team. Panel of judges from Project Seagrass, Coldplay’s Management Team and an independent judge, award winning author and artist Janina Rossiter. [20]
Affiliations
A listed member of The Explorers Club, an international society based in New York that supports field research and scientific exploration.[21]
Advocacy
OnlyOne, a global ocean conservation platform, advocacy for the 30x30 France campaign, a national effort to protect 30% of French waters by 2030.[22][23]
Media coverage
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, which supports climate and wildlife conservation efforts.[24]
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," described her use of visual art in the context of marine conservation.[25]
EZDIVE Magazine (Issue 102) featured an article titled Artivism: The Artists and Artwork Fighting for Ocean Conservation. The piece included an interview and images of her work.[26]
Lemon Magazine (Issue 22) published 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.[27]
References
- ↑ "Conservation Charity Artwork Showcased at COP26". Pressat. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Art for Change – ChangeNOW 2025". ChangeNOW. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Janina Rossiter – POLITICO Sustainable Future Week". POLITICO. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "IMPAC5 Public Summary Report" (PDF). IMPAC5. June 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Artivism Chat". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "Podcast – Janina Rossiter: Artivism Chat". 2Good Media. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "Conservation Charity Artwork Showcased at COP26". Pressat. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Sketch for Survival Poster Image". Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "IMPAC5 Public Summary Report PDF" (PDF). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "ChangeNOW 2022 – Live Interview (timestamp: 4h23min)". YouTube. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Building a Culture for Change – Full Session". YouTube. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "Janina Rossiter, une Catovienne engagée et reconnue". Ville de Chatou. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "ChangeNOW 2024 coverage". YouTube. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Artistic Experience 2025 – Interconnection Totem". ChangeNOW. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "Change Now Paris : Art as Activism, a new way of taking action for the environment?". 2Goodmedia. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "Event listing – Académie du Climat". Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Village Nautilus x Festival WOW". Année de la Mer Nice. Retrieved 26 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.
- ↑ "Welsh NGO and Coldplay launch creative competition". West Wales Chronicle. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ "Explorers Club Approved Membership List (2023)" (PDF). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "OnlyOne Ambassador Page". Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "OnlyOne 30x30 France Campaign". Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Umweltschutz: Mangrovenbild einer Hamburgerin auf dem Klimagipfel in Glasgow". Hamburger Abendblatt. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Giving Our Ocean a Voice – ECO Magazine". ECO Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "EZDIVE 102". EZDIVE Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Lemon Magazine Issue 22 – Summer 2024". My Lemon Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
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