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
Helping cultural organisations reduce their carbon emissions – Manchester, United kingdom
Zero Carbon Culture is a guide to help Manchester’s cultural organisations go green. The online guide was produced for Manchester City along with Julie’s Bicycle, a not-for-profit supporting environmental action across the arts.
Trophy trees at the Vienna Short Film Festival – Vienna, Austria
The Vienna Short Film Festival has introduced an innovative and meaningful alternative to traditional trophy formats. By dedicating a tree in Vienna to the winners, the festival is sending an important signal for climate protection.
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.
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.