Cape Farewell, a project that mixes science with photography, film, poetry and music, made its way to the University of Arizona in time for Earth Day.

Photographer and filmmaker David Buckland spoke to University of Arizona faculty and local artists April 20 at the UA's Center for Creative Photography.

Cape Farewell, founded and run by Buckland, brings scientists and artists together for trips to the Arctic Circle.

“Cape Farewell tries to bring arts and science together through climate change,” said Diana Liverman, co-director of the Institute for the Environment at the UA.

“It’s spectacular. What we are doing is very similar but with rivers in the Southwest region,” John Newman said of his Rillito River Project in Tucson. “It’s such a treat to hear (David Buckland's) experiences and his stories.”

Buckland’s project, which is funded through donations, documents climate change through multiple mediums, such as photographs, music, film and scientific research.

“One of the benefits of climate change is bringing the different arts together,” Buckland said. “It’s kind of like a future truth we have to engage with.”

On the journey, scientists conduct their research and the artists use climate change to inspire them. World-famous composer Ryuichi Sakamoto used readings of iceberg tests the scientists took to compose a symphony.

Notable musicians who went on the expedition last year were KT Tunstell, Vanessa Carlton, and Sakamoto.

On the last journey was well known British comedian Marcus Brigstocke. "He's been brilliant in other ways to tell the story," Buckland said of Brigstocke.

Buckland said being more "media friendly" can help to get Cape Farewell's message out.

“We need political will to change, and we need a cultural shift to change this,” Buckland said.

Buckland’s trip to the university was meant to inspire different ways to incorporate the arts and science into commentary about climate change.

“We are in a position to try new things, because time is ticking down on us,” Buckland said.