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
Culture for climate convention – Lyon Metropole, France
In 2023 Lyon Metropole co-organised a culture and climate convention with the City of Lyon, offering a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and collaborate.
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.
Culture around the corner -Turin, Italy
To address cultural access gaps in suburban areas and engage diverse audiences, the city of Turin and Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo developed the Cultura dietro l’Angolo (Culture around the Corner) initiative.
News
Eurocities Sustainable Culture: 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 and their initiatives for sustainable culture, check out our resources and join the network!
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.
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.