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German Museums Association launches…

The German Museums Association has launched the project ‘Zertifizierung “Nachhaltige Museen” – Vom Wollen zum Machen’ (‘Sustainable Museums’ Certification – From wanting to doing). This initiative aims to develop and implement a…

 
COP Council Conclusions on environment and Culture at COP29

The 2024 Council Conclusions, released on 14 October, underscore the vital role of the cultural heritage sector in addressing…

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UN Summit of the Future recognises culture’s…

At the September 2024 Summit of the Future, global leaders adopted the action-driven Pact for the Future, which emphasises culture's essential role in advancing sustainable development.

 
NEMO training at the Louvre explored museums…

On 14-15 October 2024, a group of 10 NEMO members had the opportunity to meet with French colleagues in Paris for a workshop focused on the theme of eco-transition in museums and aimed to strengthen dialogue between museum…

 
NEMO spoke at international museum conference…

On 10 October 2024, NEMO Policy Officer Elizabeth Wilde was an invited speaker at the international conference 'Heaven, earth, human, museum: Conserving the earth environment and linguistic diversity' in Seoul, South Korea.

 
G7 Culture Ministers declare culture a global public good in Naples Declaration

At the G7 Culture Ministers' meeting in Naples from 19–21 September 2024, member countries adopted the Naples Declaration,…

Tools for increased sustainability in museums

The Danish Museums Association’s Green Academy of Museums (Museernes Grønne Akademi) has launched a new tool designed to help Danish museums enhance their environmental sustainability efforts. The "staircase model" provides a…

 
Join free online course on risk management for cultural heritage

CHARISMA – Cultural Heritage Academy for Risk Management offers an online course free of charge that equips participants with the…

 Two people are walking across a town square that is decorated with big boxes representing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Readable are boxes with goal 16 Peace, Justice and strong institutions and goal 17 Partnerships for the goals.
Call for applications - ICOM award for…

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is accepting submissions until 30 September for the first edition of the Sustainable Development Practice in Museums award.