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Applications Open: CCC Switzerland 2026

Apply now for CCC Switzerland 2026 – join global creative changemakers taking action on the climate crisis.

Meaningful Action on Culture and Climate at MONDIACULT 2025

In Barcelona last week, global cultural leaders came together for MONDIACULT - UNESCO’s cultural policy summit - to explore how culture can drive social and environmental transformation.

Green Events Code of Practice Updated to Drive Sector-Wide Action

The Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP) has been updated to set clear, consistent sustainability standards for the UK live events sector. With stronger energy targets – including a 100% phase-out of onsite fossil fuels by 2030 – and adoption expanding to 20+ cities in 2025, GECoP is paving the way for national roll-out.

Symposium at Cervantino Festival: Culture at the Heart of Climate Action

Julie’s Bicycle (JB), British Council, University of Guanajuato, and Cervantino Festival, present a two-day symposium: Encuentro: Arte y Clima (Culture at the Heart of Climate Action) in Guanajuato, Mexico.

We Make Tomorrow: Culture at the Heart of Climate Action

A global campaign uniting artists, activists, cultural organisations and networks worldwide to call for culture to be recognised as central to climate action.

Get Involved: 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.

Cultura Circular Returns with its Fourth Cohort

Cultura Circular (Circular Culture) is back with its fourth cohort, in partnership with British Council Americas. The programme runs from September 2025 to April 2026, supporting arts and culture festivals across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico and Peru.

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.