About Culture and Climate Cymru

Culture and Climate Cymru responds to the recommendation of the Welsh Government’s research report into the Welsh culture sector and the climate and nature emergencies that “the Welsh Government and culture sector stakeholders should foster an autonomous sectoral peer network to focus on climate and nature in the culture sector in Wales”. It supports delivery of Ambition 16 of the Welsh Government’s Priorities for Culture, which is for the culture sector to demonstrate “leadership and collaboration in its approaches to sustainable development, building resilience, and tackling the climate and nature emergencies”, and is underpinned by the Well-being of Future Generations Act.

The initiative was launched with two pilot network sessions attended by 112 people in March 2026, delivered in partnership with Sustainable Arts Wales. A vision, mission and values for the network will be developed collaboratively alongside a further programme of activity over the course of 2026-27.

The network is supported by this website which provides a central point for anyone working in the cultural and heritage sectors in Wales to find training and resources, events, case studies, and an online forum space to share ideas and collaborate on climate and nature action.