Landscape ecology has fundamentally changed the way ecologists view the world through a greater understanding of the links between spatial patterns and ecological processes. Until recently, landscape ecology has been largely a two-dimensional (2D) science focused on the spatial patterning of 2D planar surfaces rather than three-dimensional (3D) structures. Advances in high-resolution remote sensing technologies, such as laser altimetry, acoustic sensors, and photogrammetry now provide the capability to map complex ecosystem structure in three dimensions, creating more structurally realistic models of the environment. In the present article, we focus on high-resolution 3D structure, using terrestrial and marine examples to illustrate how state-of-the-art advances in landscape ecology achieved through novel data fusion, spatial analysis, and geovisualization of environmental data can provide new ecological insights. These examples provide a look to the future in landscape and seascape ecology, where continued progress toward a multidimensional science will fundamentally shift the way we view, explore, and conceptualize the world.

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Abstract. Art–science partnerships offer valuable opportunities to enhance inclusive engagement with research through collaborative creative practice. Here, we present two case studies of interdisciplinary approaches to contextualising environmental science for wider audiences. We synthesise lessons learnt from these case studies and associated stakeholders to provide advice for conducting successful art–science collaborations that help to broaden interactions with environmental geoscience research.

This report details the outcomes of semi-structured interviews for qualitative research into the practice of artscience partnerships in the environmental geosciences. The objective of the research was to gain a deeper understanding of art-science partnerships that have resulted in inclusive opportunities for knowledge coproduction across disciplines and audiences. This report is intended to provide a summary of the interviews and provide self-reflective notes on the interviews and experience-based guidance from the participants. S1.2 PARTICIPANTSThe participants for the semi-structured interviews reported here were Kurt Jackson, a contemporary British artist; Natasha Smith, Exhibitions Officer for the Oxford University Museum of Natural History; and Dr Cécile Girardin, an artist and ecosystems scientist based at the University of Oxford. The participants led or were involved in the case study examples provided in "GC Insights: Enhancing inclusive engagement with the geosciences through art-science collaborations". The interviewees were asked in order to offer perspectives from an artist, scientist and exhibition officer. Findings of the semi-structured interviews were subsequently shared in a discussion with the OUMNH Public Engagement Team for further feedback and final reviews. SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEW QUESTIONSThe semi-structured interviews took place over Microsoft teams and audio calls with further detail provided over email. Following guidance from Kallio et al., 2016, the direction and themes of the semi-structured interview questions were directed by the results of the literature review. The key question themes were as follows and adjusted according to the interviewee:• Why participate in art-science partnerships?• How does participating in art-science collaborations influence your artwork / research?• What did you hope to show / inspire / achieve through the artwork or exhibition in question?• Who were the intended audiences for this work / exhibition?• What were your reflections on the process of creating this piece / exhibition?