New Arts Reports Focus on Climate Crisis and Sustainability
/A pair of new reports have shined a light on the connections between arts, culture and sustainability. Released by UNESCO and Arts Council England, respectively, the reports look at the role of the arts in solving global climate challenges.
Abstracts for the reports, with links, can be found below.
Connecting Culture and Sustainability
UNESCO
How does culture contribute to sustainable futures?
We recently hosted a roundtable discussion to find out.
Along with our co-hosts from the Canada Council for the Arts, and guests from a range of stakeholders in arts and culture, we tackled questions concerning the ways the culture sector as a whole can significantly impact sustainable development:
What is the link between culture and sustainability?
How is culture an asset for sustainable development – especially when faced with global challenges?
How can we ensure that culture is represented in sustainable development plans?
This was the first time that the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) brought together its partners in culture to discuss the 2030 Agenda. It was a multi-stakeholder dialogue that included both government and civil society representatives.
Sustaining Great Art and Culture: Environmental Report 2018/19
Arts Council England
Sustaining Great Art and Culture 2018/19 is a report published by Arts Council England and climate change charity Julie’s Bicycle, celebrating the successes of arts and cultural organisations in acting on national and international climate targets.
