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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Good practices
Culture Awards: Made in Manchester – Manchester, United Kingdom
The annual culture awards have a dedicated award called ‘Made in Manchester’, which recognises the unique and amazing forms of creativity that are found in Manchester.
Getting to cultural venues sustainably – Uppsala, Sweden
Uppsala is committed to improving sustainability across all sectors, including mobility to cultural events. Carried out as part of a collaboration between the municipality’s Departments of Culture and Communications, Res hit hållbart (Travel here sustainably) is an initiative launched in 2024.
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.
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.