Toolkit
FESTIVALS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Compiled by Samantha Nampuntha and Lily Hughes
Introduction
What is "Climate Change"?
What is “environmental sustainability” and why is it important?
Case studies: How climate change has impacted festivals globally
How do Festivals contribute to climate change and environmental degradation?
Arguments in favour of more ecologically sound festivals
COVID-19 and its existential impacts on festivals: The learnings for climate change
Case studies: Festivals that address climate change and environmental degradation
Impacts of mitigation strategies on festivals
Further ideas for festivals to consider
Conclusion
Resources
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