Second edition 2017 Aarhus Sustainability Model 2 Introduktion til model og hvorfor Aarhus Sustainability Model Worldperfect Colophon Table of contents Preface 5 ASM Version 2.0 6 Developing ASM 8 Text and concept: The Aarhus Process 10 Worldperfect and The four sections 16 Samsø Energiakademi Design and layout: 2017 and Sustainability 34 Worldperfect and Hele Vejen Cases 35 Theme photos: Worldperfect, Hele Vejen The European dimension Internationale 46 and Nina Wasland Cases 47 Aarhus 2017 DOKK 1, Hack Kampmanns Plads 2,2 Natural colours 52 8000 Aarhus C [email protected] Publikationen 54 4 Forord Aarhus Sustainability Model Aarhus Sustainability Model Preface 5 Aarhus 2017 Aarhus 2017 “Art and culture can act as catalysts for Preface: TBA sustainable development by bringing people together around big and small experiences alike, encouraging dialogue and demonstrating examples of intelligent, fun and alternative solutions to the challenges of tomorrow. We live in a world where the future is, as it always has been, uncertain. Complexity calls for new answers and this is where art and culture can deliver a blow to our conscience, encourage reflection over humanity’s relationship with nature, and provide inspiration for how we can live more sustainably. An art project that cleans the air in a park over Beijing can provoke a civil reaction demanding clean air and initiate political action. A plant wall can lead to a green movement within the city. Art and culture give us new eyes to see new opportunities.” - Aarhus 2017 6 Introduction Aarhus Sustainability Model Aarhus Sustainability Model Introduction 7 Aarhus 2017 Aarhus 2017 ASM version 2.0 Dear reader In this version, you can read into consideration. The cultural innovation where citizens can Culture is a means for us to the next publication in 2018 with Welcome to Aarhus Sustainability about ten of the ASM projects dimension includes descriptions meet each other and develop understand each other across even more examples of their cul- Model 2.0. that have used the ASM process of how to build our world in a way sustainable solutions and ideas. Europe and culture can also be tural projects which we in Aarhus during 2017. Gain knowledge- that does not negatively a ect It’s about acting locally in a glo- the means by which we make can read about and be inspired This version could also be called and inspiration from the Danish future generations. Culture, as balised world. We shouldn’t view ourselves understood. Culture, by. In 2019, Matera is ready to ECoC Sustainability Model be- cultural projects’ work with a country’s unwritten rules as well sustainable solutions as being and more speci cally cultural take the baton and use the ASM cause in this version we try sustainability; what sustainable as its more formal rituals country speci c. We need to pre- sustainability, can give us the lan- once again, adding yet another to bring sustainability into a steps have they taken, and what and truths, is the perfect way sent these solutions in a way that guage to create global solutions. cultural layer to the story of sus- European context and address were their experiences of working to advance sustainability as a promotes innovative adaptation Solutions that can be “translated” tainability in cultural projects and cultural sustainability. We take a with the process? This is meant solution to many of the greatest within the new country’s cultural into all languages and cultures cultural organisations. look at the potential for looking as inspiration to get started with challenges we face. Culture can framework. through cultural modi cation and at other cultures and letting the strategy and implementation. also act as a source of inspiration understanding. Let us inspire each other, from various capitals of culture inspire beyond borders, gender, age and One of our main tasks is dealing country to country, capital of cul- each other. Sustainability is still a tool in religion. with the dominant discourse of In this Version 2.0 of the Aarhus ture to capital of culture, cultural innovation and here in Version 2 sustainable solutions. We need Sustainability Model you will project to cultural project and Our starting point will still be the we use sustainability as a way of Our task is to use cultural sustai- to take each other’s solutions and nd examples from the next two from individual to individual. same practical approach that we understanding society as well as nability as a medium and a tool to adapt them to our context. Using cultural capitals, Leeuwarden described in detail in Version the world. A societal view that understand each other. We want these solutions in the context 2018 and Matera 2019. We have Enjoy! 1 but this time we are adding an spans across European cultures to map out the innovation taking of our own lives will give rise to included these two capitals here extra layer by including the UN’s as well as international di eren- place in di erent countries. By whole new solutions that others toinspire us with their projects, sustainable development goals as ces. We use a holistic approach describing the various possibili- can incorporate into theirs. We approaches and methods. We do indicators. This enables us to talk that takes both the social, the ties in and e orts made by these will look closer at this discourse this in order to prepare ASM about social structures and issues environmental, the economic and countries we can identify sources and way of thinking in the Aarhus for the next capital of culture in on a more general level. not least the cultural dimension of inspiration and platforms for Sustainability Model! 2018. Leeuwarden will produce 8 Introduction Aarhus Sustainability Model Aarhus Sustainability Model Introduction 9 WorldPerfect WorldPerfect Sustainable Developing ASM Development Goals Why SDG? What Connection to ASM Here in Version 2.0 of the Aarhus the introduction of the SDGs The 17 SDGs are the international Each of the 17 global goals has Under each case we have written Sustainability Model (ASM) we gives you the tools to measure community’s toolbox for working their own set of targets and which SDGs are relevant. The have tried to further develop the effects of your efforts. By with sustainability. It provides a specific indicators which make cases have not been structured Version 1 with a view to including combining both these tools different way of viewing sustain- the initiatives tangible and easy to to fit the SDG-principles but by larger parts of Europe. On the you can incorporate practical ability than ASM. They allow you measure. Overall you can use the including them we aim to support next page, you can read the UN’s initiatives whilst maintaining an to measure the impact of sus- SDGs in a similar way to ASM – the use of these goals as a natural Sustainable Development Goals understanding of the cultural tainable initiatives, which makes as a way of getting started. element of working with devel- (SDG), which provide another way context and broader implications analysis much easier and more opment, also within the cultural of viewing cultural differences. of working with sustainability. It is precise. It also makes it possible sphere. towards this wider understanding to see development over time. You could say that the very prac- that the SDGs can help. tical approach used in ASM Version 1 is receiving another In Version 1 we defined the terms layer of detail superimposed. and concepts and opened up a You can still use the four sections world of sustainable solutions. from Version 1 and the bullet Now these solutions need to be points included here as a way of integrated into a greater whole – initiating work with sustainability. cultural sustainability. We need to use a hands-on approach to focus ASM still provides a way of on our overall goal, namely that getting started and getting the of showing society how sustain- creative juices flowing within able solutions and development your organisation or project but can have a positive impact both nationally and internationally. 10 Model & toolkit Aarhus Sustainability Model Aarhus Sustainability Model Model & toolkit 11 Aarhus 2017 Aarhus 2017 Plan Involve Start-up workshop Grande ASM workshop • Define which key people should be involved in the Grand Workshop. Try • Start by showcasing the best cases to make sure that the whole value to get people in the right mood chain is represented. Think about The Aarhus • Ask questions about the selected achieving as strong a mandate as sections possible. • Fill out the staircase chart (see the • Decide which sections of the model next page) you want to work with, if not all of Process them. • Encourage people to think big Think This model shows the general Strategy formulation process used in Aarhus which the ten ASM-projects have been • Write down the best suggestions through. It is now up to the com- from the grand workshop and define ing capitals of culture to adapt some more concrete initiatives that the model to fit their specific will help you reach your goals. culture and needs. • When you write down the strategy, The model’s four sections must be remember to secure your mandate. adapted to fit the local context. The scope of the process must also be defined and it is up to the future capitals of culture to identi- fy relevant players to manage the work with the model. Understand Do Incorporation Implementation • Present the strategy to the pro- • Start implementing some of the ject group to make sure that it is initiatives from the strategy. Some understood and incorporated in the ideas will need a push in the right organisation.