'A Night for the Ocean' - feat. 'Sounds of the Ocean' –  Captivating Audiences at COP28 with an Immersive Experience of Oceanic Wisdom

Embark on an evocative journey with Embodied Sounds, in collaboration with global NGO partners Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) and Oceanic Global (OG). This event endeavors to spotlight the crucial role of whales in climate change, featuring experts and Indigenous elders alongside a unique performance by WHAIA and Sounds of the Ocean.

Amplifying Oceanic Wisdom: A Night of Discovery and Serenity Amidst Dubai's Skies

Location: Green Zone Stage, COP28 Green Zone, Expo City Dubai, UAE  

Date: Monday, December 4, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Event Page:

www.soundsoftheocean.com/cop28

Embodied Sounds proudly collaborates with the University of Exeter and the Emirates Literature Foundation for a bilingual show opening of Sounds of the Ocean. The show commences with an evocative bilingual poem citation (English & Arabic) from the University of Exeter as part of the 'We Are the Possible: 12 Poems for 12 Days of COP28' initiative.

Embodied Sounds, Inc. was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2019 and expanded to Berlin, Germany in 2021. Embodied Sounds is an immersive media, music and event production company, specializing in creating original mindful content and live experiences to make a positive social impact. Embodied Sounds releases music through their own record label, representing a growing team of distributed artists, producers and content creators working to support their collective wellbeing by building connections back to nature. Embodied Sounds combines ancient and contemporary techniques, emphasizing sound and vibration to access our subconscious. These experiences aim to usher in deep rest, enabling self-exploration and mental wellbeing.

A Journey Within for Wellness and Conservation. Sounds of the Ocean offers a transformative experience, connecting individuals with nature through sound, music, art, dance, and poetry. Live events and immersive installations promote mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. With oceans hosting 50%-80% of Earth's life, the initiative aims to raise awareness of ocean health while encouraging healthier lives. It provides a mindful space to inspire meaningful actions for ocean protection. Through this journey, individuals explore themselves and the underwater world, fostering a deeper connection with nature and a commitment to conservation.

WDC is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins. We defend these remarkable creatures against the many threats they face through campaigns, lobbying, advising governments, conservation projects, field research and rescue.

Founded in 2016, Oceanic Global (OG) reconnects humanity to the ocean as the beating heart of the earth, and provides tangible solutions and blueprints for coexisting in harmony with the natural world. The 501c3 non-profit builds tools, mobilizes communities, and develops educational resources and standards that inspire global action and catalyze cross-sector change. Oceanic Global is based in Brooklyn, New York with international hubs and volunteer bases in New York, London, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Tulum, and Hong Kong. Reflective of its global reach, the organization has additionally been the official non-profit and production partner to United Nations World Oceans Day since 2019.

"We Are The Possible" is a collaborative interdisciplinary project uniting Earth and Ocean denizens in response to the profound challenge of climate change. Through stories that provoke empathy and ignite imagination, the project aims to co-create new narratives, fostering understanding of our role as responsible beings shaping a livable future. Operating at the intersection of science, health, education, and the arts, the initiative, led by the University of Exeter and funded by the British Embassy Gulf Strategy Fund, engages hundreds of participants in the UK and UAE. Partnering with major organizations, including the Emirates Literature Foundation and the Met Office, the project delivers a creative and inspiring response, incorporating poetry, education, theatre, and music. We Are The Possible takes its impactful outputs, such as the 12 Poems for 12 Days of COP28, to directly address world leaders, inspiring a greener, healthier, and fairer world for future generations.Explore the project's pages and witness the power of poetry in conveying the urgency of climate action through the 12 Poems for 12 Days of COP28.