Carbon Ruins, Manchester

Carbon Ruins is an exhibition, set in the year 2050 when we have reached zero carbon. The idea is to select an object from today that would be displayed in the Carbon Ruins exhibition; representing the change that must have happened to reach net zero. We are excited to share this idea with schools, and have put together some resources to support you to take part in Carbon Ruins, Manchester.

“Carbon Ruins can make people more hopeful about the future but primarily because they see there are many different futures, that some are better than others, and that we have some sort of role to play in which future we get”

— Ludwig Bengtsson Sonesson, Lund University

The Process

Frame

Learning about climate change and introducing the task.

Imagine

It’s 2050 and we’ve reached net zero. What is the world like? What has changed?

Curate

Select an object that represents the change that has happened, and tell its story.

Submit

Complete the submission form to upload your object and story (deadline extended to 12 May).

Carbon Ruins Manchester: hear from participants about how it works.

Resources

Key Stage 2

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 4

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Carbon Ruins Manchester Online Exhibition: showcasing the fantastic submissions that we received from Primary and Secondary Schools across Greater Manchester. Click HERE to visit the exhibition.

The 12 featured objects are now on display at Manchester Museum in the new Carbon Ruins Manchester Exhibition. Find out more at www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/event/carbon-ruins/