NEMO is happy to share the recording of a webinar that was originally delivered exclusively to members of NEMO’s Working Group on Sustainability and Climate Action on 18 June 2025. The session highlights how regional museums in…
Sustainability
NEMO encourages and supports museums to do their part and actively contribute to a more sustainable future. We advocate for stakeholders to fully recognise the potential of museums as allies in the sustainable transition. Explore our resources, webinars and what we do for sustainability and climate action.
The Danish Museums Association’s Green Academy has published a report offering practical guidance on planning, designing and operating low‑energy storage facilities for movable cultural heritage. The publication defines what…
We are proud to announce that NEMO has received its first eco-certification after successfully carrying out our first year of the SHIFT programme. Thus, also contributing to a more sustainable European cultural landscape.
What NEMO does
NEMO wants to make sure that museums are recognised and supported by EU policy makers for the work they do to contribute to a sustainable future by:
- Advocating for the instrumental role of museums in providing opportunities for decent work, poverty reduction, social resilience, gender equality and other aspects relevant to the SDGs.
- Illustrating how museums and creative industries contribute to the realisation of development targets by providing solutions in urban and rural, European national and local contexts.
- Providing information about the different approaches that museums in Europe and around the world are taking to contribute to the Green Deal and help make the world more sustainable in the future.
- Encouraging co-operation between museums and other players to form strong alliances reaching out to global citizens at every level.
- The NEMO Working Group Sustainability and Climate Action contributes to the sustainable development of European museums through research and advocacy and provides a space to exchange knowledge and experiences aligned with tackling the climate crisis.
- NEMO is a member of the Climate Heritage Network and works with a variety of organisations dedicated to climate action and sustainability to help bring the sector together, to align views and actions, and to support museums with a strong voice in their sustainable transition.
- NEMO has developed a Sustainability Policy and takes part in the SHIFT eco-certification programme, an initiative designed to help international cultural networks reduce their environmental impact and embed sustainable practices into their operations, as well as inspire and contribute to positive change for the climate, people, and planet.
NEMO's advocacy actions
NEMO's Sustainability Policy
With its Sustainability Policy, NEMO commits to reducing its ecological footprint and supporting museums in Europe’s green transition. The policy promotes awareness, low‑carbon travel, sustainable events, and resource‑smart operations, guided by the SDGs and reviewed annually.
SHIFT eco-certification
NEMO is part of the SHIFT eco-certification programme, helping cultural networks reduce environmental impact and embed sustainable practices. Alongside our new Sustainability Policy, this reflects our commitment to climate action and inspiring positive change for people and planet
Mapping of climate action
NEMO's interactive map demonstrates museums' strength in creating awareness, adapting, and fighting climate change. By joining forces, we can create a museum community that is actively steering the topic forward and show that museums can make an impact and difference for the planet. Please contribute via the submission form.
Pledge for sustainability
NEMO and the European museum sector pledge to work with the community and to use our diverse collections to inspire people to facilitate change for the future sustainability of the planet. This bold statement was prepared and endorsed by all national museum organisations in Europe present at the 2023 NEMO European Museum Conference. It encourages the re-evaluation of museum collections with a view to their social, historical, environmental, and educational impact.
