Green Culture is a national project designed to equip cultural organizations with the tools and expertise necessary for sustainable transformation. Funded by the European Union through the Next Generation EU program and supported by the Italian Ministry of Culture under the TOCC – Capacity Building for the Ecological Transition scheme, Green Culture exemplifies a best practice in fostering environmentally responsible cultural management.
Launched by a consortium comprising the Circolo del Design, Fondazione Santagata for the Economics of Culture, and Legambiente Piemonte e Valle d’Aosta, the project targets two main groups: cultural institutions seeking to embark on ecological transition journeys, and professionals aiming to become Green Coordinators—specialists trained to guide and oversee sustainable practices within cultural settings.
The program unfolds over several phases:
- Training (May–June 2024): Participants engage in a 25-hour online course featuring case studies, best practices, and interactive sessions focused on sustainability in the cultural sector
- Monitoring (from July 2024): Cultural entities begin implementing sustainability measures, utilizing tools and guidance provided during the training phase.
- Co-Design Workshops (Spring 2025): In-person workshops facilitate collaboration between cultural organizations and their assigned Green Coordinators to develop tailored ecological transition roadmaps
Website: https://www.green-culture.it/
Contacts: greenculture@circolodeldesign.it
