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Art for Climate: a new initiative by People’s Palace Projects and JB

Three Brazilian collective artists from three biomes respond to the pressing time of climate emergency in the lead up to COP30.

Meet the Participants of ITER 4: Advancing Sustainable International Touring

We are thrilled to announce the names of the participants who will be taking part in the fourth edition of the International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) Programme, commencing September 2025.

JB X Billie Eilish

JB reflects on Billie Eilish’s Changemaker Initiative at the O2 – a week of music, activism, and inspiring climate conversations.

JB X Billie Eilish – We are part of the Changemaker Initiative

We are honored to be a part of the Changemaker Initiative! Thanks to Billie Eilish and her fans, we join an incredible group of nonprofit organisations across Europe supporting climate action.

Reflections from London Climate Action Week 2025 and Beyond

Culture took centre stage at this year’s London Climate Action Week and Bonn climate talks. In this blog, the JB team shares key highlights, insights, and takeaways from events we attended – from climate risk mapping to global calls for action.

World Environment Day 2025

For this year's World Environment Day, we invited the JB team to take a moment to reflect on places and spaces of nature that mean the most to them.

Get Involved: Sector Opportunities

Alongside JB's free regular events programme for the sector, discover select events, funding opportunities, commissions, and open calls from within the creative climate community. Updated monthly to share key opportunities we’ve come across.

Green Libraries: New £1.2 million programme to transform UK libraries into community climate action hubs

JB are pleased to be part of a new initiative to establish 10 Green Library Hubs across the UK over the next three years. Launched by CILIP – the UK’s library and information association – the Green Library Hubs programme marks a major step forward in mobilising libraries as catalysts for local climate action.

Applications Open for Local Authorities to join 2nd National Green Events Code of Practice Programme

A national programme for the environmental assessment of events using the groundbreaking Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP).

Insights: Peer-Sharing Session on Place-Based Adaptation for Culture

Julie’s Bicycle facilitated a peer-sharing session for those working on place-based adaptation to climate change, exploring how we can work towards community-led, locally inspired solutions in a changing climate.

Cultural Leadership for Climate – From Ideas to Action in Belém

JB Founder Alison Tickell and CCL project manager Thiago Jesus travelled to Brazil in March to deliver the workshop Cultural Leadership for Climate – From Ideas to Action in Belém, the host city of COP30 this November.

Open Call: International Touring & Environmental Responsibility Programme

Applications are now open for this initiative supporting arts organisations in England, Denmark, and Norway to develop sustainable, inclusive, and equitable models for international touring.