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Two SciArt exhibiotions, The Tipping Point and Specter[al]s of Nature, were showcased at the Second Regional Scientific Forum of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), held from 4–6 November 2025 in Prague.
The Forum brought together around 80 participants from meteorological agencies, operational services, and scientific projects across the region, focusing on bridging research and operations to enhance resilience, addressing hydrological and heat-related challenges, advancing AI and behavioural sciences for early warning systems, and strengthening regional collaboration in applied research.
Within this context, the exhibition of the two SciArt pieces provided a striking counterpoint to the technical programme. The Tipping Point explored systemic fragility through light, sound, and responsive movement, while Specter[al]s of Nature visualised transformations in water landscapes and environmental thresholds.
The response from participants highlighted a crucial insight: this is not just about communicating extreme events, but about driving behavioural change — a dimension meteorological agencies increasingly recognise as essential to effective early-warning systems.
About the exhibitions
The Tipping Point is an immersive SciArt installation that explores systemic fragility and the cascading effects of environmental and societal stressors. Using light, sound, and responsive movement, the work transforms abstract scientific concepts into tangible experiences, making complex dynamics of tipping points in Earth systems accessible to diverse audiences. At the WMO Forum, the installation highlighted how small changes can trigger large-scale consequences, prompting reflection on resilience and the critical importance of early-warning systems.
Specter[al]s of Nature visualises the dynamic patterns of water landscapes and environmental thresholds, drawing on scientific data from earth observation and remote sensing. Through its use of colour, motion, and layered imagery, the work captures the subtle shifts and extremes in natural systems, translating scientific information into a visually compelling narrative. Its exhibition at the WMO Forum offered participants a unique lens on the environmental challenges discussed in the programme, reinforcing the connection between scientific insight and human perception.
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