News & Opinion

Diary of a Creative Climate Leader at COP29

A guest blog by CCL alumnus Syed Jazib Ali, who shares impressions from the clamour of his COP experience, as well as inspiring examples of culture-based climate action he encountered there.

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.

COP29: Wrecking Balls and Reasons to be Cheerful

JB's Founder and Co-Director Alison Tickell reflects on outcomes for culture at COP29

Alison Tickell Honoured in 2024 Impact International Awards

The award recognises Alison's approach, which fosters tangible impacts through collaborations that support sustainable practices, alongside influencing global climate policies.

High Level Ministerial Dialogue for Culture at COP29

The 2nd High Level Ministerial Dialogue for Culture-Based Climate Action took place on Friday 15 November at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a strong showing of support from the countries that joined the meeting.

Global Call to Action – COP29 Update

As COP29 in Baku (Azerbaijan) kicks off, we have updates from the Global Call to Action - a campaign to put culture at the heart of climate policy at COP. Read an update on what we are planning at this year's COP and beyond. 

Insights: Adapting with Nature Peer Sharing Session

In late September, Julie’s Bicycle brought together a group of ten artists and cultural organisations who are working in partnership with nature to adapt to current and future climate change in their communities.

Cultura Circular: Sustainable Arts Festivals Exchange Programme is Back

We are pleased to announce the 3rd cohort of this programme for festivals across Latin America and the Caribbean. Delivered in collaboration with with British Council Americas, it empowers participating festivals to take bold steps towards sustainability.

International Touring (ITER) – Meet the Projects

Announcing the 2024 International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) Participating Projects.

Peer Sharing: Adapting with Nature

Are you working with nature to respond to the impacts of climate change? We are inviting creatives and organisations who would like to exchange insights, learnings and experiences to join our peer sharing session on Wednesday September 25th 10am- 11.30am.

Global Call to Action Update – Paving the Way to COP30

An update on the Global Call to put Culture at the Heart of COP campaign following Bonn Climate Change Conference in June

Independent Record Companies Tool Launches in USA

JB and IMPALA launch a free one-year pilot project of the Carbon Calculator in the USA.