The city has been picked to increase culture as part of UNESCO's 2030 initaitives
UNESCO (United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) has chosen Coventry and Warwick Business School to participate in a global project to highlight the role of culture in building a sustainable future for the planet. In collaboration with Coventry City Council, the city has been selected to be part of the UNESCO Culture 2030 Indicators Initiative.
The initiative measures and highlights culture's important contribution to achieving the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The project is a framework designed to monitor and evaluate the role of culture in sustainable development.
Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, Councillor Naeem Akhtar, said: "We are honoured to be part of this ground-breaking initiative, along with Warwick Business School, to contribute to UNESCO’s global sustainability mission.
"Coventry is the home of many fantastic cultural organisations, artists, community groups and creatives, and we are delighted that UNESCO can see the value in working with Coventry as a city. This marks a major step forward in advancing global cultural sustainability, underscoring the essential role of culture in achieving the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."
The UK Department for Culture, Media, and Sport also supports the collaboration between Warwick Business School, Coventry, and UNESCO. By contributing to the project, WBS and Coventry are helping to shape policies and practices that will benefit communities worldwide.
Research Fellow at WBS, Mark Scott, added: "The UNESCO project encompasses a range of thematic indicators that assess various aspects of cultural impact, from heritage preservation to cultural participation and education.
"The inclusion of the city of Coventry and WBS in this project not only reinforces Coventry's legacy as a City of Culture but also highlights Warwick Business School’s commitment to leveraging research and data to drive impactful global change. Being part of the UNESCO Culture 2030 Indicators project is a tremendous honour for WBS."
