Outlines the inclusion of culture in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 10 years left to implement the 2030 Agenda, monitoring, measuring, and implementing culture as part of the SDGs is identified as an urgent priority. The report provides recommendations for placing culture at the heart of sustainable development.
Read MoreCulture & Working Conditions for Artists→
/This UNESCO study uncovers persisting and emerging challenges artists and cultural professionals face and examines how countries around the world are addressing these issues through policymaking. While the role of music, books and films in our lives may be vivid and evident, the labour that goes into making these products often remain under-recognized and undercompensated.
Read MoreCulture in Treaties and Agreements→
/Examines application of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Recommendations include that countries work toward advancing the position of culture in international trade negotiations, and promoting the specificity of cultural goods and services in the digital environment.
Read MoreCulture for the 2030 Agenda→
/UNESCO publication on the role of culture in the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, a plan adopted by UN member states in 2015. Outlines the ways culture contributes to sustainable development, including economic growth, job creation, quality education, environmental management, peace-building and well-being.
Read MoreUNESCO Culture for Development Indicators→
/Highlights the transformative power of culture as a driver or enabler of sustainable development through facts and figures, by unveiling challenges and by highlighting opportunities for the future. The CDIS implementation tools provide guidance for maximum policy impact through culture’s integration into development strategies.
Read MoreCulture: Urban Future Report→
/Makes the case that culture needs to be fully integrated into urban strategies to ensure their sustainability, as well as a better quality of life for residents.
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