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
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.
The Climate Class: A pioneering training programme for cultural professionals – Strasbourg, France
Designed for cultural professionals in Strasbourg and its Eurometropole, the Climate Class aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and provide practical tools to take effective action.
The culture coach: Equal opportunities in cultural education- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam places inclusion at the heart of its cultural policies, aiming to broaden and diversify arts and culture across the city. Between 2021 and 2024, all municipally funded cultural institutions developed inclusion action plans covering personnel, programming, partnerships and audiences.
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.