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
Carbon calculator for institutions – Dresden & Leipzig, Germany
In December 2022, the cities of Leipzig and Dresden joined forces with local organisations to develop a carbon calculator for the cultural sector that is free of charge and available to all cultural institutions and organisations in both cities.
Counter for heritage and sustainability – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
To align with the Paris Agreement’s sustainability goals, the city of Amsterdam has committed to making all buildings, including its many monuments and heritage sites, more sustainable.
However, preserving the cultural and historical value of these buildings while introducing sustainability measures presents particular challenges.
Wien Museum: Renovate, refurbish and reduce CO2 emissions
The museum's new energy management systems, from geothermal and solar power to green roofs and intelligent building services, make it a state-of-the-art sustainable building.
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.
Cities for Sustainable Future: the Eurocities Lille Call to Action’s landing page
Cities for Sustainable Culture: the hub for the Eurocities Lille Call to Action. Explore signatory cities, their good practices, and join us!
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Ready to make culture a driver of climate action and inclusion in your city? Join the Eurocities Lille Call to Action and add your commitment to the growing network.