Project Pressure Information

Project Pressure Overview Project Pressure is a charity focusing on ecological and climate challenges, uniting art, science, and activism to drive impactful actions. With over 15 years of expertise, Project Pressure creates innovative, change-oriented projects that support activists, policymakers, and institutions worldwide. Collaborations include partnerships with the UN, UNESCO, NASA, and the World Glacier Monitoring Service. In 2011, Project Pressure became a contributor to the Global Terrestrial Network for Glaciers. Its initiatives have earned recognition from organizations like the Queen of Denmark, Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and Arts Council England. Coverage has appeared in major outlets such as The Guardian, BBC, New York Times, CNN, and National Geographic. MELTDOWN, launched in 2018, showcases climate crisis art by renowned artists based on over 30 expeditions conducted between 2008 and 2017. A recipient of the Sony World Photography Award, the exhibition has reached venues like Vienna’s Natural History Museum and London’s Horniman Museum, engaging over 1.5 million visitors by 2019, with a strong emphasis on youth education. In 2019, Project Pressure created VOICES FOR THE FUTURE, projecting images of melting icebergs and youth voices, including Greta Thunberg, onto the UN Headquarters, amplified by music from Brian Eno. The project called for urgent climate action and resonated globally with activists, diplomats, and policymakers. Current Focus Since 2019, Project Pressure has expanded its scope, addressing climate, ecological, and biodiversity crises. Acting as a multidisciplinary bridge organization, it tackles root causes of pressing environmental issues. Current projects span Chile, India, Mexico, and Uganda, in collaboration with local NGOs, indigenous communities, governing bodies, and universities, driving global change.