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
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.
Greening cultural mobility – Rennes, France
Rennes Métropole partnered with the Shift Project (a think tank of national experts on decarbonisation from all backgrounds and sectors) to make the city’s cultural policy more eco-friendly, particularly regarding the mobility of visitors to cultural facilities.
District C: Zero-carbon commitment – Guimaraes, Portugal
District C in Guimaraes is a former factory space which has been transformed into hubs for science and creativity. It is at the forefront of achieving carbon neutrality as part of the NetZeroCities Pilot Programme.
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.
Eurocities Sustainable Culture: the Eurocities Lille Call to Action’s landing page
Eurocities Sustainable Culture: the hub for the Eurocities Lille Call to Action. Explore signatory cities, their initiatives, and join us!
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.