Environment, Sustainability and Libraries - IFLA Section

12/08/2026

🌿 The 11th IFLA Green Library Award 2026 winners have been announced!

Presented at in Busan, the awards celebrate libraries and projects demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in environmental sustainability.

Green Library / Grand Scale Project Award
🥇 Rami Library, Türkiye
🥈 Jinjiang Library, China
🥉 Munster Technological University, Ireland

Green Library Project Award
🥇 CEDREAC, Spain
🥈 Yonghak Library, Republic of Korea
🥉 Lien Ying Chow Library at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
🥉 Parque Villa-Lobos Library, Brazil

🌱 Special Recognitions
De Gruyter Special Recognition:
University of Aveiro, Portugal

ENSULIB Standing Committee Special Recognition:
National University of Singapore Libraries, Singapore

We were honoured to welcome IFLA President Leslie Weir and IFLA Secretary General Sharon Memis, who shared remarks and presented the first-place awards. Lervinia Swee presented the De Gruyter Special Recognition.

Congratulations to all the winners, finalists and applicants whose inspiring work demonstrates how libraries can transform spaces, services and communities for a more sustainable future.

Our sincere thanks to Library Juice Academy and De Gruyter Publishing for their generous support of the 2026 Award.

🔗 Discover the winning projects and full results on the IFLA website.

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10/08/2026

Climate Literacy for Sustainable Futures: Libraries Empowering Communities to Act

At today’s session, ENSULIB and the IFLA Information Literacy Section brought together international perspectives on how libraries can strengthen climate literacy and empower communities to take meaningful action.

Chaired by Ning Zou and moderated by Catherine Ross, the session featured contributions from Abbie Teel, Brady Lund, Alison Stevenson, Kyungmin Lee and Sabelo Chizwina.

The presentations explored green practices in academic libraries, carbon literacy, library-mediated pathways to climate action and inclusive information literacy—demonstrating how libraries can connect reliable knowledge with practical community engagement.
Thank you to our chairs, speakers and everyone who joined this important conversation in Busan. Climate action begins with informed communities—and libraries help make that possible. 🌿

09/08/2026

🌿 ENSULIB Business Meeting at IFLA WLIC 2026

Today, the ENSULIB Standing Committee came together in Busan to reflect on our progress, share updates and shape the next chapter of our work.

We reviewed the year’s achievements—including the publication and promotion of the IFLA Green Library Guidelines, the continued growth of the IFLA Green Library Award, international knowledge-sharing activities and our work to strengthen the role of libraries in climate literacy and sustainable community action.

We also discussed new projects, future collaborations and ways to turn global sustainability goals into practical tools and actions for libraries of all types.

As IFLA approaches its centenary, ENSULIB is looking ahead with renewed energy: building stronger partnerships, amplifying inspiring practices and ensuring that environmental responsibility remains at the heart of the global library field.

Thank you to our Standing Committee members, partners and observers for contributing their ideas, experience and commitment. Together, we continue to move from guidelines to action. 💚

09/08/2026

🌿 Libraries Powering the Green Transformation
What an inspiring way to begin our week in Busan!

On 7 August, the ENSULIB Satellite Meeting brought together library professionals from around the world at Busan Metropolitan Simin Library to explore how libraries can turn sustainability principles into meaningful action.

Through shared experiences, practical discussions and examples from the 2026 IFLA Green Library Award finalists, the meeting highlighted the power of libraries to lead change within their institutions and communities.

Thank you to our speakers, participants, hosts and everyone who contributed to this inspiring day. The green transformation is already underway—and libraries are helping to power it. 💚

22/07/2026

ENSULIB is coming to Busan!

Join us before and during for a series of events exploring how libraries can drive environmental action and build more sustainable futures.

We begin on 7 August with the ENSULIB Satellite Meeting, “Libraries Powering the Green Transformation.” Participants will explore practical ways to implement the new IFLA Green Library Guidelines and hear inspiring stories from the finalists of the 2026 IFLA Green Library Awards.

The programme continues at WLIC with sessions on climate literacy, sustainable digital research infrastructure and the 11th IFLA Green Library Awards Ceremony.

📍 Busan, Republic of Korea
📅 7–12 August 2026

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🔗 Registration are available via the links in our bio.

IFLA

03/07/2026

🌿 Ready to power the green transformation? 🌍📚

Join ENSULIB at IFLA WLIC 2026 in Busan for a week of inspiration, innovation, and action!

✨ Kick off with our FREE Satellite Meeting on 7 August, where you'll explore the new IFLA Green Library Guidelines, exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world, and hear from the finalists of the 2026 IFLA Green Library Awards.

Then don't miss our exciting WLIC sessions on climate literacy, sustainable digital research infrastructure, and the 11th IFLA Green Library Awards Ceremony.

💚 Be part of the global movement making libraries greener and communities stronger. Register, join us, and help shape a more sustainable future! https://www.ifla.org/news/ensulib-meetings-and-sessions-at-wlic-2026-in-busan/

📍 Busan | 📅 7–12 August 2026

- International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2026: 90th IFLA General Conference and Assembly Libraries Powering Transformation August 10-13, 2026 Busan, Republic of Korea. ...

16/06/2026

🌍 Libraries Powering the Green Transformation | ENSULIB Satellite Meeting 2026

Join us in Busan, South Korea on 7 August 2026 for an inspiring day dedicated to green, sustainable, and future-focused libraries.

✨ Learn how libraries can lead the transition toward a more sustainable world 🌱 Explore the IFLA Green Library Guidelines in action 🤝 Connect with librarians and sustainability advocates from around the globe 🏆 Hear best-practice stories from the finalists of the 2026 IFLA Green Library Awards

📍 Busan Metropolitan Simin Library 🕙 10:00–15:30 🎟️ Free registration https://www.ifla.org/news/libraries-powering-the-green-transformation-ensulib-satellite-meeting-wlic-2026/

Libraries are not just keepers of knowledge — they are drivers of change. Be part of the movement! 💚

IFLA Section Public Libraries

Join the Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) Satellite Meeting on August 7th, 2026 in Busan. Be inspired for your library sustainability journey! Theme: Li...

30/05/2026

🌿 Exciting news from IFLA and ENSULIB!

The shortlist for the 11th IFLA Green Library Award 2026 has officially been announced! 🌍📚 Out of 26 inspiring projects worldwide, seven outstanding green libraries and initiatives have been selected as finalists.

Congratulations to all shortlisted libraries for their incredible work supporting sustainability, climate action, and the UN SDGs through libraries. 💚

Winners will be announced at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2026 in Busan, South Korea this August!

27/05/2026

🌿 Exciting news from IFLA and ENSULIB!

The shortlist for the 11th IFLA Green Library Award 2026 has officially been announced! 🌍📚 Out of 26 inspiring projects worldwide, seven outstanding green libraries and initiatives have been selected as finalists.

Congratulations to all shortlisted libraries for their incredible work supporting sustainability, climate action, and the UN SDGs through libraries. 💚

Winners will be announced at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2026 in Busan, South Korea this August!

          IFLA’s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) is pleased to announce the 11th IFLA Green Library Award 2026 shortlist. Th...

26/05/2026

Sharing seeds at your library? Let's package them right!

Mark your calendar and join us on June 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST / 5:00 PM CET for Part 2 of our Seed Library series with Rebecca Newburn! This hands-on Skillshare dives into the practical side of seed sharing. You'll get to:

🌱Explore real examples of how communities package, label, and share seed
🌱 Experiment with tools like the Auto Seed Wrapper
🌱 Share and swap envelope designs, labeling methods, and donation forms
🌱 Walk away with strategies you can bring back to your own library

Scan the QR code or click the link to register: https://www.ifla.org/events/the-ifla-ensulib-webinar-series-seed-library-skillshare-envelopes-and-labeling/






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