Art and culture as a voice in the green transition

How would climate action look if we truly listened? The Art of Listening is an artistic and engaging event that reimagines the public hearing — with culture at the center. Through both traditional and poetic hearing responses, you’re invited to help strengthen the role of art and culture in Copenhagen’s climate work over the next decade.

The UN Climate Report (May 2023) emphasizes that the lack of art and culture is one of the biggest barriers to the green transition in Europe. That’s why your voice matters.

PROGRAM FOR THE DAY

• Welcome and introduction by Susatinable Culture Life NOW
  Introduction to the Climate Strategy 2035 by the Climate Area in the Technical and Environmental Administration of the City of Copenhagen.
• Workshop: Work in smaller groups with selected themes from the strategy. Develop proposals, comments, and share perspectives on how art and culture can play a greater role in the Climate Strategy 2035 and Climate Action Plan 2026–2028.
• Poetry workshop by Karen Siercke (House of Poetry)
  A narrative space is opened for participants' longings and imagination related to the Climate Strategy. These contributions will be collected and published in a book printed on-site by Ordskælv Forlag's book machine.
• Closing and thanks by Susatinable Culture Life NOW
  The book will be handed over to relevant political decision-makers.

Free coffee, tea, and sandwiches will be provided. Participation is free, but sign up by June 9 (limited spots available).

We look forward to listening with you!

The event is in Danish

Location: Scenen, Thoravej 29

Participants: Christian Gade Bjerrum, leader, Susatinable Culture Life NOW, Carl Damm process leader Susatinable Culture Life NOW, Karen Siercke leader The House of Poetry

Organized by: Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU with support from Sharing Copenhagen, the City of Copenhagen's fund for citizen-led projects.