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.
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City initiatives
The Burrell Collection: How community co-design can create accessible, inclusive and sustainable museums – Glasgow, United Kingdom
Following a six-year closure for major refurbishment and redisplay, Glasgow’s Burrell Collection reopened in 2022.
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.
A charter on gender equality in culture and the arts – Rennes, France
In 2022, the city of Rennes and Rennes Metropole signed a charter with the French Ministry of Culture (through the Regional Directorate for the arts and culture DRAC Bretagne) aimed at advancing gender equality in the cultural and artistic fields. This charter is the first of its kind in France.
News
Seven new cities sign the Eurocities Lille Call to Action for Sustainable Culture
7 new cities sign the Eurocities Lille Call to Action for Sustainable CultureWe're celebrating seven new signatories to the Eurocities Lille Call to Action...
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!
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.