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JetztinZukunft (Now and in the future)

Now and in the Future: Developing a Culture of Sustainability—Practices and Perspectives of Sociocultural Centers

“Now and in the Future: Developing a Culture of Sustainability: Practices and Perspectives of Sociocultural Centers” was a Research Project conducted by the Institute for Cultural Policy at the University of Hildesheim in cooperation with the Federal Association for Socioculture (Bundesverband Soziokultur e.V.) and funded by the Fund for a Culture of Sustainability. 

"Developing a Culture of Sustainability: Practices and Perspectives of Sociocultural Centers" is the official title of the Research Project conducted by the Institute for Cultural Policy at the University of Hildesheim in cooperation with the Federal Association for Socioculture (Bundesverband Soziokultur e.V.), funded by the Culture of Sustainability Fund of the German Council for Sustainable Development. Under the short title “JetztinZukunft,” the Project links sociocultural centers with sustainability, responsible stewardship of our environment, and a commitment to combating climate change.

From May 2018 to September 2020, sociocultural centers from several German states, in collaboration with the Federal Association for Socioculture (Bundesverband Soziokultur e.V.) and in cooperation with other partners, and under the scientific direction of the Institute for Cultural Policy at the University of Hildesheim, contributed to the development of practical approaches for sustainability.

 

Final Report “JetztinZukunft” – with PDF available for download

The final report documents the course of the Project and presents its findings. The Project demonstrated that sustainability requires resources and support in order to be implemented. At the same time, socioculture has the potential to bring about transformation through socioculture itself. Download the final report. 

A Sustainability Code for the Social and Cultural Sector - with a PDF available for download

Based on the German Sustainability Code (DNK), the “JetztinZukunft” project developed criteria, indicators, and areas of impact tailored to the realities of sociocultural work, with the aim of making sustainability a tangible concept within the sociocultural sector. The Sustainability Code for the socio-cultural sector was published alongside a guide for practitioners to help them reflect on their own socio-cultural practice in the context of sustainability. The Sustainability Code and guide are available for download.

Practical Guide: “Climate-Friendly Events in Sociocultural Practice”

Drawing on specific areas of action and valuable practical experience, this practical guide provides strategies and know-how to help sociocultural actors reflect on and improve their own sustainability strategies. As part of the Project, various sociocultural centers participated and engaged intensively with the topic of sustainability. Download the practical guide “Climate-Friendly Events.”

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