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Today we publish the 2023-24 annual report with Arts Council England highlighting the bold #CreativeClimateAction of ACE supported organisations. It’s published as #COP29 takes place in Azerbaijan. The report shares inspiring examples of cultural organisations taking environmental action and celebrates their creative responses to the climate, nature and justice crisis. Of those who reported… 🌱90% have an environmental policy 🌱84% have an environmental action plan 🌱72% have taken steps to save energy & be more energy efficient 🌱71% have produced & programmed work exploring environmental themes 🌱68% actively collaborate with other cultural organisations to find and share solutions to environmental issues 🌱59% have their environmental action overseen at governance level 🌱47% have experienced direct financial benefits from their environmental progress Cultural organisations are not just talking the talk – they’re embedding sustainability into their very core. The push for a greener future is on, and the creative and cultural sector is leading the charge. “The case for culture & climate is no longer in any doubt. This report is a celebration of steady & progressive cultural transformation” - our Founder Alison Tickell. Dive deeper into the findings and read the full interactive 2023-24 report >> https://lnkd.in/eHgFUgr8

Earlier in the year we brought together a group of artists & cultural organisations who are working in partnership with nature to adapt to current and future climate change in their communities. We had some really inspiring discussions and wanted to share some of the learnings and insights from those doing this important work >> https://lnkd.in/efuC2v8s #CreativeClimateAction

Our Founder Alison Tickell has this month been recognised as one of Pollstar and VenuesNow's 2024 Impact International UK/Euro Honourees. This award celebrates leaders making significant contributions across the music and events industry, and highlights our commitment to advancing sustainability and climate action. Alison set up Julie's Bicycle over 17 years ago. Our dedicated music team works in collaboration with artists, labels, festivals, venues and the entire music ecosystem to take action on climate, from strategic work to practical toolkits. More on the award >> https://lnkd.in/eiFZ-EKd More on our Music Programme >> https://lnkd.in/eKJA9ygE #CreativeClimateAction

Yesterday evening we joined the CIC Parliamentary Reception hosted by Creative Industries Council. Was great to speak to ministers and parliamentarians about our work and the Creative Climate Charter >> https://lnkd.in/eHJsqT-M Plus there was lots of talk around our recently published Environmental Responsibility Report with Arts Council England >> https://lnkd.in/eeD-564D #CreativeClimateAction

Today our Environmental Sustainability Consultant Claire Buckley & Creative Climate Accelerator programme participant Andrea Ku join CILIP: The library and information association for their second #GreenLibraries conference. Claire will be discussing the UN's Sustainability Development Goals while Andrea will be sharing insights on her Nature Library project. Take a look at today's programme >> https://lnkd.in/ermYZTTA

“We aim to take data, case studies, best practice and insert it into the Blue Zone, into the negotiation processes, into the final text of the COPs to try and fill the culture gap and create a climate policy framework that supports, values and funds culture based climate action” - Andrew Potts from Climate Heritage Network talks alongside our Founder Alison Tickell about putting culture at the heart of climate policy at yesterday's Amazônia Hub panel in the Blue Zone at #COP29. Watch back the full session >> #CreativeClimateAction

Last week we launched the 2023-24 Environmental Responsibility Report with Arts Council England highlighting the continued #CreativeClimateAction of #ACEsupported organisations here in the UK. 10 years of data shows just how much progress has been made. But more can be done. Just imagine if every cultural organisation across the world took action✨ As cultural voices come together at #COP29 to demonstrate what culture can bring to climate solutions, it's more important than ever for the sector to share what can be achieved by taking climate action, and inspire each other to go further! Read the full report >> https://t.co/rWmU4OHc2D And if you want to take a practical next step to boost your climate action do check out our free Transforming Energy programme for cultural organisations. It will not only help you reduce emissions but also save you money. You can sign up now to both strands of the programme >> https://lnkd.in/eujZyZKE   

Next Friday our Climate Justice Lead Farah Ahmed joins Baltic Circle in Helsinki for their Notes on Power & Hope Seminar. We'll discuss how art can serve as a resource for social change & promote environmental justice & climate responsibility. And we'll share perspectives on work where hope is not a feeling, but a strategy. Fri 29 Nov from 15:00. Those in Helsinki can register for free >> https://buff.ly/4eBmnVF #CreativeClimateAction

Today our Founder Alison Tickell and Climate Justice Lead Farah Ahmed joined the Entertainment + Culture Pavilion for their Culture Day at #COP29. Discussions explored how creativity, culture and climate action intersect to shape a sustainable future. If you recognise culture’s power to unlock climate action, add your voice to the global call today to help embed cultural solutions into climate policy >> https://lnkd.in/edfGinU4 #CultureAtCOP #Culture4Climate

“Our aim is that through our advocacy, we can insert culture into the main UN framework so it stands alongside climate finance, technology innovation and the other big issues. It’s about getting a seat at the table." - Mahnaz Fancy, Principle Art Researcher at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Culture, has been helping to coordinate the global campaign to embed culture at the heart of climate policy. Read how the campaign is gaining momentum at #COP29 in The Art Newspaper...