Urban human-nature partnerships. A photo exhibition

Today, people are increasingly living in cities all over the world. The global triumph of cities has gone in line so far with a hunger for goods and resources. This greed is based on an understanding of non-human nature as object which can be controlled, manipulated, and dominated by us humans. Yet, through climate change, the massive loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems, it becomes increasingly noticeable that this exploitative relationship in the long run will lead to crises that we can no longer control. The idea of urban human-nature partnerships develops new positive images of the cities – cities that are based on the principle of reciprocity and the relying on a mutual exchange through giving and taking. In such a reciprocal relationship, human and non-human nature meet at eye level, recognize each other’s needs and take care of each other. Our photo exhibition aims to inspire the viewers about different facets of urban life that might represent responsive partnerships with nature.