PLACEHOLDER – Climate & Culture Forum Wales 2026

Free event

National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth

A large stone building with columns and arched windows sits beside a parking lot, surrounded by greenery and hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Overview

Join cultural organisations, artists and climate leaders from across Wales for a two-day forum exploring how the sector can respond to the climate and nature emergencies.

Through talks, workshops and collaborative sessions, the forum will share practical tools, showcase inspiring projects, and create space for meaningful connections across the cultural sector.

Day 1 – Big picture and inspiration

  • Keynote: Culture’s Role in Climate Action
  • Panel: Leading Change Across Wales
  • Case Studies: Sustainable Practice in Action

Day 2 – Practical action & collaboration

  • Workshop: Reducing Carbon in Cultural Buildings
  • Workshop: Sustainable Events & Festivals
  • Networking Session: Building Partnerships

What to expect

  • Inspiring talks from cultural and climate leaders
  • Practical workshops on sustainability in the arts
  • Case studies from organisations across Wales
  • Opportunities to connect and collaborate
  • Access to tools, resources and funding insights

Who is it for

  • Museums, galleries and heritage organisations
  • Arts venues and theatre companies
  • Freelancers and creative practitioners
  • Festival and event organisers
  • Cultural sector leaders and decision-makers