QUEEN'S University in Belfast has appointed its first artist-in-residence for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action.
Former photojournalist Lise McGreevy was officially welcomed into her new role by Deputy Mayor Michelle Kelly, during a special talk in her honour.
Speaking about the Belfast artist's new role, councillor Kelly said it was a "hugely important post and one that demonstrates not only the importance of the climate crisis, but the multifaceted way in which it can be tackled".
"We are all involved in a critical race to save our planet and need to bring all our talents to bear on the defining challenge of this, and future generations," she said.
"Appointing Lise to this post is recognition that art and culture has a significant part to play, both promoting change.
"But also in managing the anxiety that many people feel about the impact on our environment."
Ms McGreevy said she wants to "help the wider community better understand how it is affecting, and will affect, them directly here in Northern Ireland rather than just from a global perspective".
"But then, also show them ways they can take back a little control. With actions that can help combat and potentially slow down climate change's effects on our natural environment," she said.
