Designed and crafted by artist Kate Plumb, the sculpture aims to raise awareness about climate change in the build up to the COP26 conference in Glasgow.

Kate will be on hand throughout the day to meet the public and discuss the impact of climate change on the environment and on endangered arctic animals, like polar bears. She will be photographing and filming the sculpture as it melts.

"I am an artist who works in ice making sculptures to raise awareness around climate issues especially of endangered arctic animals,” Kate explained. “The melting of the sculptures is an important part of the installations bringing to awareness the potential loss of species and habitat with the passage of time."

“Kate’s beautiful sculpture will be an interesting talking point for visitors to Strathclyde Country Park as the COP26 conference on climate changes takes place a few miles away in Glasgow,” said Council Depute Leader Councillor Paul Kelly.

“It is an ideal way to focus attention on the impact of climate change on the environment, both in unique places like the arctic but also in our own communities. The council has declared a climate emergency and set a net zero target of 2030, and we are working to reduce emissions and our carbon footprint across all aspects of our facilities and services.”

Kate will be at Strathclyde Country Park from 11am and 4.30pm with the sculpture, which will be on display in front of the Watersports Centre. The sculpture is around 70cm high and is ideal for children to engage with.

Photo by Kate Plumb