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Building new sustainable models to manage cultural & creative centres

05/10/2026

🇫🇮 Three inspiring days in Helsinki for the fourth and final Greening the Hubs Training Hotspot, hosted by KAAPELI!

This time, our journey focused on energy efficiency and the sustainable transformation of cultural spaces. At the Cable Factory, we explored practical solutions for reducing energy consumption in large historic buildings, combining technical innovation with the challenges posed by the Finnish climate.

The programme then took us across Helsinki to discover different approaches to sustainable urban regeneration: the adaptive reuse of Suvilahti, the sustainability strategy of Flow Festival, temporary artistic uses of buildings awaiting demolition, a modern vinyl pressing plant, and Lapinlahden Lähde, a centre dedicated to art and well-being.

On the final day, the project partners presented their pilot actions and worked together on monitoring, feedback and evaluation - turning shared learning into concrete action.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire KAAPELI team, all the speakers and the inspiring organisations that welcomed us. We return home with new knowledge, fresh ideas and an even stronger commitment to making Europe’s cultural hubs greener and more resilient. 🌱

07/08/2026

𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙷𝚞𝚋𝚜 - 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙷𝚘𝚝𝚜𝚙𝚘𝚝 | 𝙴𝚞𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝙷𝚞𝚋𝚜 𝚖𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝚊𝚝 𝙲𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝙵𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢

🌿 The journey of Greening the Hubs continues: next stop is Helsinki! 🇫🇮

From 2–4 Sept, the project partners will gather in Helsinki for the 4th Training Hotspot, hosted by Kaapelitehdas, to explore its sustainability model through expert talks, site visits and peer-learning activities, while exploring inspiring local case studies across Helsinki.

The programme includes sessions on energy efficiency, sustainable festival practices and creative reuse initiatives.

Stay tuned! ✨

18/06/2026

🌱 Big news!

Greening the Hubs is featured in: 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜: 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎, 𝚌𝚘𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚝 𝚊𝚌𝚛𝚘𝚜𝚜 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚓𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚜 (2021–2024), a new EACEA publication bringing together 50 .eu -funded projects across five key themes: democracy, youth, digital transformation, sustainability and new models in the cultural sector.

We’re proud to be part of the 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 & 𝚂𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 constellation: a recognition that shines an exciting light on the growing role of cultural cooperation in shaping a more sustainable future.

🔗 Explore the publication via the link in the bio!

11/06/2026

♻️ III Training Hotspot – Bratislava

A few weeks after the event, we’re happy to share the report from our third Training Hotspot.

From 20 to 22 May, Greening the Hubs partners gathered in Bratislava, where hosted three days of exchange, discovery and hands-on learning centred around the role of communities in driving sustainable change.

Through site visits, workshops and conversations with local practitioners, participants explored initiatives focused on circular economy, reuse, composting, regenerative landscapes and community-led urban transformation.

From turning construction waste into new public spaces to growing mushrooms on recovered local materials, the programme highlighted practical approaches that connect sustainability, creativity and collective action.

Each activity offered a different perspective on how cultural hubs can become places where environmental responsibility and community engagement grow together.

Alongside the programme, shared meals, informal conversations and collaborative activities created space for new connections, fresh ideas and lasting partnerships across Europe.

📄 The full report is available at the link in bio.

09/04/2026

𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚛𝚘𝚊𝚍𝚖𝚊𝚙 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊 𝚂𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚛 🌿

Sustainability is no longer just a trend, it is a strategic necessity. Companies worldwide are searching for professionals who can bridge the gap between business goals and positive impact.

But what are the essential steps to becoming a Sustainability Manager?

While there isn't a single "right" path, there are key technical and strategic skills that set top-tier professionals apart. If you are ready to lead the green transition and drive meaningful change, follow this 6-step roadmap.

Swipe through to build your knowledge! 👉

30/03/2026

♻️ GtH Case Study Spotlight – Reusable cups in live events

𝙷𝚘𝚠 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚌 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚎𝚗𝚟𝚒𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚕 𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚝?

This case study highlights initiatives promoted by KeepOn LIVE, focusing on the introduction of reusable cup systems in concerts and festivals - a practical solution to reduce single-use plastic and waste.

By rethinking everyday practices, cultural and creative spaces can turn sustainability into concrete action, engaging both organisers and audiences in more responsible behaviours.

Small changes can make a big difference - especially when shared across a wider network.

23/03/2026

𝙷𝚘𝚠 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚘𝚛𝚐𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚔𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚛𝚘𝚠?

CYANOTYPES is a European initiative exploring the future of skills in the cultural and creative sectors, helping organisations identify emerging competencies and develop new learning pathways. As a project partner, European Creative Hubs Network (ECHN) brings the perspective of creative hubs, supporting the development of skills that strengthen the resilience and innovation of cultural spaces across Europe.

What does it focus on?

📚Future Skills for CCIs
Identifying the skills needed for the future of the cultural and creative sectors.

🔅Upskilling & Reskilling
Supporting professionals and organizations in developing new competencies.

💻 Green, Digital & Social Transitions
Helping the sector adapt to major environmental, technological and societal changes.

👥 Collaboration & Skills Ecosystem
Building networks and partnerships to strengthen the creative sector across Europe.

If you want to learn more LINK IN BIO 👆

19/03/2026

alert 📢

Discover the resources produced by the Greening the Hubs capacity building programme, including MOOCS, podcasts, and reports supporting cultural organisations and creative hubs that want to improve their environmental practices.
👉https://www.greeningthehubs.eu/en/activities/our-collection-of-online-training-modules

is a project led by our member Dumbo Bologna, offering based on a thorough analysis of the skills gap in the sector.

17/03/2026

♻️ II Training Hotspot – Barcelona

From 11 to 13 March, partners of the Greening the Hubs project gathered in Barcelona for the second Training Hotspot, hosted by TransfoLAB BCN @

Over three days, participants explored circularity and material innovation from waste through workshops, site visits and moments of exchange, sharing practices and learning from local initiatives.

Beyond the training, these days were also about building connections, strengthening a growing network of creative hubs working together towards a more sustainable future.

27/02/2026

♻️ What happens when creativity and culture turn waste into a resource?

Welcome to the II Training Hotspot by Greening the Hubs! From 11th to 13th of March at , all our partner hubs will come together to dive into circularity and material innovation, transforming waste into opportunity!

The program focuses on circular design principles, community engagement, and social innovation through a series of collaborative activities, workshops, and guided visits to local sustainability hubs.

Follow our stories to see how challenges become experiments, collaboration, and shared solutions! 🌍✨

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