The EUNIC Netherlands Cluster and the Zoönomic Foundation propose Zoöp Connections, a European knowledge exchange program addressing the cultural dimensions at the root of our current ecological and climate crisis. This initiative centres on the Zoöp model, which advocates for non-human rights and ecological regeneration, redefining cultural practices to support all life forms. Climate change demands urgent cultural engagement to reshape societal values and narratives — an area where cultural institutes play a vital role. Through Zoöp Connections, European artists, changemakers, and activists will connect with Dutch Zoöp organisations, each dedicated to regenerative practices. In immersive, week-long programs, participants will explore how the Zoöp model can be adapted to their cultural practice, linking local environmental efforts to wider European climate and biodiversity goals.

The program is rooted in fair collaboration, mutual learning, and sustained engagement through art & culture. In fall 2025, public events at Nieuwe Instituut and Brakke Grond will share insights from these exchanges, introducing audiences to regenerative practices from a cultural perspective. Zoöp Connections seeks to integrate non-human voices in cultural frameworks, envisioning a sustainable, collaborative future that honours the interconnectedness of all life. The cluster and the wider network as an expert ally in a global struggle against biodiversity loss, soil degradation and ecosystem collapse.

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