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
The most Sustainable European Capital of Culture – Oulu, Finland
The Most Sustainable European Capital of Culture initiative, running from 2020 to 2023, aimed to help event organisers reduce the carbon footprint of large-scale cultural events in the region of Oulu.
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.
Creating safe(r) spaces: Queer safe(r) space for culture – Kortrijk, Belgium
he city of Kortrijk has made significant strides in fostering a more inclusive and diverse cultural scene, with supporting initiatives like Qace [kweis, queer space] which began as a group of young people looking for a safe(r) queer space in the cultural sector.
News
Eurocities Sustainable Culture: A landing page for the Eurocities Lille Call to Action
Cities for Sustainable Culture: the hub for the Eurocities Lille Call to Action. Explore signatory cities and their initiatives for sustainable culture, check out our resources and join the network!
Culture for sustainable and inclusive cities publication: 100+ examples of good practices
Discover initiatives from cities who have signed the Eurocities Lille Call to Action.
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.