IIW 2023 Welded Art Book

SDG 15 Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

This SDG aims to help increase financial resources to conserve and sustainably use ecosystem and biodiversity, finance and incentivise sustainable forest management, and combat global poaching and trafficking. The proportion of remaining forest area, desertification and species extinction risk are example

Making such green use of tyre waste with an infused mission of sensitising and raising awareness about endangered animals that are at the risk of extinction due to various factors such as habitat loss, poaching, and climate change is a critical step towards a more sustainable future. Leading tyre manufacturers and leading environmental organizations across the world could be encouraged to collaborate under the “Trash to Treasure” mission to explore the potential of such unique artistic possibilities as well as boosting environmental and ecological sustainability including protecting endangered animals and their habitat. nDimensions of exhibitn 4.57 m high x 2.5 m wide x 2 m deep

indicators of this goal. nExhibit “Gorilla”n

Recycle, Rebuild, Revive was the mantra that inspired this fine sculpture of a gigantic gorilla made from waste tyres and metal scrap. The exhibit could also be linked to SDG 12, Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. Besides discarded tyres, materials used included Thermo Mechanically Treated (TMT) bars, mild steel plates and C channels. The Gorilla sculpture was created using electric arc and plasma arc welding machines.

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Welded Art PHOTOGRAPHIC Exhibition – IIW 2023 Digital Collection