Green Armenia is empowering cultural professionals and institutions to adopt environmentally responsible practices and contribute to global climate action through research, workshops, and knowledge-sharing.
In Armenia, sustainability in culture is an emerging priority. While awareness of environmental responsibility is growing, the sector faces challenges such as limited resources, lack of policies, and insufficient training. Green Armenia responds to these needs by fostering dialogue, providing practical tools, and building networks that integrate sustainability into cultural practice.
The project set out to assess the current state of sustainability in Armenia’s cultural sector, identify best practices, and develop actionable guidelines. It also aimed to raise awareness, provide training, and create opportunities for collaboration between local and European stakeholders, aligning cultural practices with national and global sustainability goals.
The year 2025 focused on research and capacity-building. An open call launched in April attracted 12 applications from teams of scholars and activists. CSN-Lab was selected to lead the study, supported by Socioscope NGO as a key methodological partner. They conducted extensive interviews with artists, cultural institutions, and civil society, engaging around 40 stakeholders. An interim report was presented on 12 December 2025. Two major workshops complemented the research: in September, world-renowned French choreographer Jérôme Bel delivered an inspiring lecture and workshop on sustainability in dance, attended by around 60 cultural professionals. In December, CSN-Lab shared preliminary findings in an interactive session with about 40 participants. These events sparked dialogue and showcased how culture can lead climate action.
The project was built on strong partnerships. Socioscope NGO played a central role as methodological advisor, while CSN-Lab led the research. EUNIC members collaborated closely: the Goethe-Institut Armenia coordinated the project, Institut français d’Arménie nominated Jérôme Bel, and the other EUNIC members supported outreach. The EU Delegation provided strategic guidance and further financial support, reinforcing the project’s relevance and future development.
In 2025, the project engaged over 100 cultural professionals and produced an interim report that sets the foundation for systemic change. It strengthened collaboration among EUNIC members and local partners, raised awareness of sustainability in culture, and positioned Armenia within a global dialogue on climate action.
The next steps include publishing a bilingual Armenian-English report in early 2026 and hosting additional expert-led workshops aligned with COP17 in Armenia. These activities will amplify international impact and ensure that sustainability becomes a core principle in cultural practice.
