STATEMENT BY THE CULTURE2030GOAL CAMPAIGN 20 APRIL 2020 With the world faced with the COVID-19 pandemic today and the need to rebuild our societies tomorrow, culture should be at the heart of the response. Culture brings inspiration, comfort and hope into people’s lives. To harness this potential, the Culture 2030 Goal movement, in the context … Continued
The coronavirus has affected all countries in Europe, and it is already evident that the cultural sector is and will be heavily impacted. We stand in solidarity with every person and organisation that are affected by the virus not only in Europe but also elsewhere in the world, and by the measures taken to contain … Continued
In response to covid-19 pandemic, European countries are deploying unprecedented emergency tactics and a warlike language. The “invisible enemy” is weakening not only the public health and labour systems across the continent deeply affected by the austerity policies of the last decade, but is also putting under threat the European project as we know it. … Continued
Culture Action Europe (CAE), the European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC), IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts, and Trans Europe Halles (TEH) published “Beyond the Urban – Contemporary arts and culture in non-urban areas as keys to a sustainable and cohesive Europe”, a joint policy paper aiming at supporting culture in non-urban areas. When it comes to … Continued
There is a fundamental correlation between cultural practices and the ‘greening’ of our societies, however it is necessary to recognise that they both could have a positive and/or negative impact on each other. Cultural and creative sectors can contribute to positive shifts of attitudes and practices towards a more economic, socially and environmentally sustainable future both at … Continued
Alongside 90 signatories, Culture Action Europe is collectively urging the European Council to support the European Parliament’s proposal of increasing funding for Creative Europe to €2.8bn total. The letter, below, outlines this call: “We are writing as a group of 90 organisations from across Europe’s cultural and creative sectors ahead of the European Council discussions … Continued
On behalf of Culture Action Europe membership, we call on your support for non-profit organisations active on local, regional, national and European level that wish to work in a European context and contribute to building a stronger European Union. KEY MESSAGES Non-profit cultural organisations should be considered important stakeholders at the EU level, to be … Continued
In tandem with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit taking place in New York from 24-25 September, Culture Action Europe is renewing its call to integrate culture transversally within the SDGs through the publication of a new report titled “Implementing Culture within the Sustainable Development Goals: The role of culture in Agenda 2030”. The Goals, … Continued