Dawn Chorus vs KNOWING Shape Your Future

Dawn Chorus is a project that combines conservation, science, and art. Under the motto Stop and Listen, it creatively brings humans and nature back together: People around the world take a minute in the morning to listen to the bird concert around them, record it, and upload it to a global database. This data is made available to art and science in order to gain insights into the conservation of biodiversity, for example. With the Dawn Chorus app, users can easily and quickly make their recordings. They can also learn more about bird songs and give free rein to their creativity – for example, with the media art feature "Sonic Feather," which transforms movement and sound into art. The app's data is only used in anonymous form and solely for scientific and artistic purposes. The app also works offline; in this case, the data is stored locally on the smartphone and can be uploaded later. Dawn Chorus was launched in 2020 as a citizen science and arts project by BIOTOPIA – Nature Museum Bavaria (Munich) and the Art and Nature Foundation (Nantesbuch), in collaboration with the Max Planck Society. The Bavarian State Association for Bird Conservation (LBV) is also a partner. More information at https://dawn-chorus.org/.

The climate crisis is reshaping our world, bringing increasing risks to our health, safety, and daily lives. From droughts and wildfires to storms, floods, and urban heat waves, the effects of climate change are already here. It’s no longer just about preventing further damage - it’s about adapting to the changes happening now while working toward a climate-neutral future. This app is your guide to understanding the complex challenges of climate change through realistic storytelling and practical insights. It helps you explore how different factors - like energy use, mobility, and infrastructure - interconnect and impact our environment, society, and economy. You’ll learn: - How different regions are affected by climate change, from coastal flood risks to extreme drought. - Which actions and solutions can help both mitigate climate change and make communities more resilient. - How you can contribute - whether you're just getting started or already engaged in climate action. Designed for everyone who cares about the planet, this app makes it easy to take the first step toward informed, impactful decisions. The app is part of the EU-funded KNOWING project, dedicated to supporting sustainable transitions and climate-neutral pathways across Europe. The KNOWING project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 10105684. Download the app now and start shaping a climate-resilient future!