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
Reintroducing traditional cultural noticeboards – Manchester, United Kingdom
As part of Manchester's new cultural framework, Always, Everywhere: Manchester’s Cultural Ambition 2024-2034, the city is committed to fostering an inclusive and sustainable cultural environment.
Biodiversity, pollution and climate change in cultural centres’ programming – Toulouse, France
n Toulouse Metropole, two municipal cultural centres are particularly engaged in taking creative climate action: the Quai des Savoirs (Platform of Knowledge) and the Museum of National History. Both are part of the department of scientific, technical and industrial culture of the Metropolis.
Linking culture, health and inclusion – Bologna, Italy
Bologna, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage, has developed an integrated strategic plan for its civic museums (2025–2029) to respond to emerging challenges in cultural tourism, public health, sustainable finance, and civic engagement.
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.