Eurocities’ work on sustainable culture is embodied by the Eurocities Lille Call to Action for Sustainable and Inclusive Culture. This online hub explains the Call’s origins, vision and structure, tracks its growing community of signatory cities across Europe, gathers relevant news and resources and acts as a repository for 100+ city initiatives collected under the call – inspirational practices for the cultural sector from sustainable public procurement to democratic participation.
Check back for regular updates and new city initiatives.
City initiatives
Towards a zero-waste festival – Ljubljana, Slovenia
Fr over 20 years, Bunker, a Ljubljana-based NGO supported by the city, has embedded ecological thinking into the organisation of the international Mladi Levi Festival.
Growing up with culture – Espoo, Finland
In Espoo, cultural services are a key part of the city’s strategy for sustainable and inclusive development, guided by the city as a service approach and as part of the CultureEspoo2030 programme. This long-term vision sees culture and art as essential to promoting equality, wellbeing, and a sense of community.
Greening the stage: Sustainable theatre productions – Birmingham, United Kingdom
In 2023, Birmingham Rep Theatre, with the support of Birmingham City Council, declared a climate emergency and joined the Culture Declares movement to reduce its environmental impact.
News
Culture for sustainable and inclusive cities: +100 examples of good practices
Discover the initiatives that cities who have signed the Eurocities Lille Call to Action.
Eurocities Sustainable Culture: the Eurocities Lille Call to Action’s landing page
Eurocities Sustainable Culture: the hub for the Eurocities Lille Call to Action. Explore signatory cities, their initiatives, and join us!
Ready for culture to drive climate action and inclusivity in your city? Commit to the Eurocities Lille Call to Action and join the growing network.