Plurality University Network

“Interspecies Diplomacy: How might that work in practice?”
A Special Topic of u+’s “Untameable Futures” online event on October 21-22, 2026
Call for Proposals!

We are progressively realising how entangled our lives and livelihoods are with other living beings: bacterias, pollinisers, fungi, atmosphere-producers, food sources, etc.

From this realisation comes the welcome idea that humans should recognize the rights and hear the voice of these beings and their ecosystems. But how, exactly, should we do that in a way that avoids the mistakes (and horrors) of the past? How can we avoid the pitfalls of anthropomorphism? Are other species interested in talking to us and if not, how can we still listen to what they’re not telling us? We want to explore the practicalities of conscious and mindful entanglement.

Are you experimenting with concrete or speculative forms of interspecies dialogue, collaboration and diplomacy? Or researching these forms? We are looking for short(ish), interactive, experiential and/or creative propositions that would fit into the “Untameable Futures” agenda!

Interested? Intrigued but unsure? Write to us! [email protected]