Creative Carbon Scotland

The organization initially assisted arts organizations in carbon reporting, but it has now evolved into an organization that advocates for the transformation of the carbon sector. Creative Carbon Scotland recognizes the importance of Scottish art and culture in the country’s sustainability journey and aims to empower individuals to integrate sustainability into their work.

They provide training resources for carbon measurement groups, work with nearly 120 organizations in carbon reduction and reporting, and collaborate with policymakers to shape a supportive landscape through funding, resources, and regulations.

Creative Carbon Scotland has a vision of a climate-adapted cultural sector that recognizes its crucial role in creating a greener future. According to the organization, culture’s unique ability to imagine alternative futures and question the status quo is the key to this shift.

City

Edinburgh

Country

Scotland

Region

Europe

Year of Creation

2011

Featured Project

Creative Climate Futures
Communities in Glasgow are collaborating to take action towards a greener future with the Creative Climate Futures project (2023-2025). In two pilot neighborhoods, residents collaborate with embedded artists to imagine and co-create solutions for their climate challenges. This city-wide program fosters learning and collaboration, with artists recently announced in January 2024.

References

Coenen-Rowe, L., & Hall, E. (2022). Climate beacons: creative collaboration and public engagement. Today’s Research Driving Tomorrow’s Technology, 29, 10.

Manfredi, C. (2021). 6 “Our Oil”: Our Waves?. British Art and the Environment: Changes, Challenges, and Responses Since the Industrial Revolution.

Zero, N. (2022). Creative Industries and the Climate Emergency.

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