Dakar, Senegal – Kingston, Jamaica Burgos, Spain , Finland How The UCCN Works Key dates UCCN in action Montréal, Canada Music Week strengthens Creative Cities of Recognizing that A bridge linking international development agenda and glowing local momentum, the UCCN At the Afropixel cooperation with actors Gastronomy collaborate user-centred design is a operates through a multi-level structure: Every city is unique. Beyond cultural, geographical, Festival, artists from the public and on the research project key tool in developing 2004 2008 2009 2010 from Montréal and the private sectors “Human Motors”, linking public services, the UNESCO’s Secretariat is responsible for the management and global strategy. It proposes demographic and economic differences, creativity is a Dakar share the to promote music nutritional habits to City stands out with programmatic initiatives, manages the designation process, and promotes the Network’s visibility. Oct. 2004 9 Creative Cities from 19 Creative Cities from IV common denominator for the Creative Cities. workshop-residency appreciation and to the evolution of the the appointment of a Launch of the 9 countries 14 countries , China Libremapping. On support the emergence human species, so as Chief Design Officer Network the theme “The City of cultural and creative to identify sustainable to lead the “Helsinki The 7 sub-networks, corresponding to the 7 creative fields covered by the Network, enable member cities to focus on, in particular, one field as a starting point but also an active lever to harness the I III in Common”, they industries at the local consumption methods Lab” programme UNESCO Lyon, France fill public spaces level. at the city level. aimed to utilize design transformative potential of culture and creativity. The Network offers a keyforum for brainstorming the role Headquarters, Paris, with works of video knowledge in e.g. urban France of creativity as a driver and an enabler for sustainable urban mapping. Santos, Bamiyan, Afghanistan planning and city The Steering Group facilitates the coordination between the Secretariat and the member cities development. through the 7 sub-networks, allowing activities and initiatives undertaken within the Network to development, and a platform for action and innovation Iowa City, USA The “Community The Municipal run more effectively and efficiently. II towards implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Cinema” programme Department for the Santa Fe, United At the Iowa Young fosters participation Development of Rural States CREATIVES CITIES How To Join The Network Development at the city level. Writers’ Studio, 120 in cultural life, as well Areas offers weaving young writers from as social cohesion, by workshops for women 2011 2012 2013 2014 across the country offering weekly open- and people from The Network launches regular calls for applications. Cities should submit an application that come together every air film screenings disadvantaged and demonstrates their willingness, commitment and capacity to contribute to the objectives of the 27 Creative Cities from VI 41 Creative Cities from 69 Creative Cities from OF UNESCO Sharing experiences, Studies, research and Communication and summer to share their in disadvantaged vulnerable groups to Network. 17 countries Montréal, Canada 22 countries 32 countries knowledge and best evaluations of the awareness raising creative work, practice neighbourhoods. nurture social inclusion. for sustainable development practices experiences of the Creative activities their writing skill, and Joining the Network is a longstanding commitment. It involves a participative process and a V Oct. 2013 VIII Cities improve their literary forward-looking approach. Cities must present a realistic action plan including specific projects, , Republic of 1st UNESCO Creative Chengdu, China Policies and measures Pilot projects, partnerships proficiency. initiatives or policies to move along a sustainable urban development path. Korea Cities Summit for sustainable urban Creative Cities and initiatives joining the development Professional and artistic public and private sectors, Annual Meetings Membership Monitoring of research and case studies on VII exchange programmes and civil society Reports the concepts and experiences , Italy and networks The Creative Cities Network of the Creative Cities. Annual Meetings offer a The Network functions as Creativity For Sustainable unique occasion to strengthen a laboratory of ideas and the ties between cities. The innovative experiences to 2015 2016 2017 2018 Urban Development objectives are to: capitalize on the full potential st nd of culture and creativity Nov. 2015 1 and 2 Membership XI XII th • Exchange updated for sustainable urban The 38 UNESCO’s Monitoring Reports Enghien-les-Bains, Krakow and Katowice, information on activities development. To this end, General Conference exercises France Poland carried out by cities to every four years, Creative approves the implement the objectives of Cities produce a Membership establishment of June 2016 Adoption of the UCCN nd the Network and formulate Monitoring Report that: the International 2 UNESCO Creative Strategic Framework 2019 new inter-city partnership Center for Creativity Cities Beijing Summit 180 Cities | 72 Countries initiatives; • Demonstrates their and Sustainable 180 Creative Cities XIII • Determine the Network’s steadfast commitment to the Development in 116 Creative Cities from 72 countries Fabriano, Italy Adelaide, Al-Ahsa, Alba, Almaty, Amarante, Aswan, Auckland, Austin, , City, Bamiyan, , , Barcelos, Beijing, Belém, , , Bilbao, Bitola, Bogota, Bologna, Bradford, Braga, Brasilia, Crafts & Folk Art strategy and operations, implementation of the UCCN Beijing, China from 54 countries rd Brazzaville, Bristol, Brno, Bucheon, , Buenaventura, , Burgos, , Cairo, Cape Town, Carrara, Design and agree upon important 3 Membership Mission Statement, both at the Changsha, Chengdu, , Chiang Mai, Chordeleg, Cochabamba, Curitiba, Daegu, Dakar, Dénia, Detroit, Dubai, Film IX X Monitoring Reports matters related to future local and international levels; Dublin, Dundee, Dunedin, Durán, Durban, Edinburgh, Enghien-les-Bains, Ensenada, Fabriano, Florianópolis, Frutillar, Kanazawa, Östersund, Sweden exercise Gastronomy developments; and • Renews their commitment Gabrovo, , Gaziantep, Geelong, Ghent, , Granada, , Guadalajara, Gwangju, Hamamatsu, Hangzhou, Literature • Offer a keyplatform of to the UCCN through the Hanover, Hatay, , Helsinki, Icheon, Idanha-a-Nova, Iowa City, Isfahan, , Jacmel, Jaipur, Jeonju, Music dialogue between the Creative presentation of an action plan; Jingdezhen, João Pessoa, Kanazawa, Kansas City, Katowice, , Kingston, Kinshasa, , Kolding, Kortrijk, Media Arts Cities and UNESCO, regarding • Provides insight into the Košice, Krakow, Kütahya, Lillehammer, Limoges, Linz, Liverpool, Ljubljana, Łódź, Lubumbashi, Lviv, Lyon, Macao, Madaba, Manchester, Mannheim, Medellín, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, Montevideo, Montréal, Morelia, , the Organization’s priorities on impact of the designations; culture and development. Nassau, Norrköping, Norwich, Nottingham, Óbidos, Östersund, Ouagadougou, Paducah, Panama City, Paraty, Parma, and Pekalongan, Pesaro, Phuket, Popayán, Porto-Novo, Prague, Praia, Puebla, Qingdao, Québec City, Rasht, Reykjavík, • Encourages the development Rome, Saint-Étienne, Salvador, San Antonio, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Santa Fe, Santos, , Sasayama, Seattle, Seoul, Seville, , Sheki, Shenzhen, Shunde, , Sofia, Sokodé, Suzhou, Sydney, Tartu, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Terrassa, Tétouan, Tongyeong, Toronto, Tsuruoka, Tucson, Tunis, , Utrecht, Ulyanovsk, Varanasi, , Yamagata City, , Zahlé. What is the UNESCO Creative Cities Network ? Creativity & Cities One Mission Statement, Multiple Common Objectives Design Created in 2004, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network It is first and foremost at the local level that culture and (UCCN) aims to make creativity an essential driver for creativity are lived and practiced on a daily basis. Urban The UNESCO Creative Cities Network is made up of cities sustainable urban development. areas are, by definition, the principal breeding grounds for ready to pool their resources, experiences and knowledge the emergence and development of cultural and creative for the common objectives set forth in the Network’s Mission Statement. Today, the Network comprises 180 cities from 72 countries, industries. By strengthening the value chain of local Crafts & Folk Art working together towards common objectives: placing creative economies, the Network believes that cities can

creativity and cultural industries at the core of development support, enrich, learn from each other and work together for Develop hubs of creativity Strengthen international Improve access to and plans at the local level, and actively cooperating at the the sustainable urban development of all. and innovation and broaden cooperation between participation in cultural life, opportunities for creators and cities that have recognized notably for marginalized international level. professionals in the cultural creativity as a strategic or vulnerable groups and Above all, the Creative Cities join forces to make creativity sector factor of their sustainable individuals development To foster partnerships and synergy, the UCCN cities are a driver for sustainable urban development. By increasing Stimulate and enhance Strengthen the creation, Film Literature initiatives led by member Fully integrate culture production, distribution and designated in one of the seven creative fields covered by their cultural offerings and supporting job creation, cities to make creativity an and creativity into local dissemination of cultural the Network : the Network fosters vibrant cultural sectors based on essential component of urban development strategies and activities, goods and services development plans social diversity and cohesion, intercultural dialogue, and Crafts & Folk Art / Design / Film / Gastronomy / Literature / citizens’ well-being. As a laboratory, the Network reinforces Music / Media Arts cooperation with and among Creative Cities. It offers The UCCN is one of UNESCO’s key partners in implementing unparalleled opportunities for cities, through peer-learning the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Gastronomy Music processes and collaborative projects, to fully capitalize on Agenda for Sustainable Development. their creative assets. “The UNESCO Creative Cities Network is first By working together, public authorities, the private sector and foremost a space for collaboration and and civil society support creation and creators, as well experimentation to invent the city of tomorrow.” as civic and cultural participation. By working together, Media Arts public spaces can always be seen with fresh eyes, and Ernesto Ottone R. urban development can meet the practical needs of local Assistant Director-General for Culture of UNESCO populations. The city belongs to everyone, and sustainable [email protected] | EN.UNESCO.ORG/CREATIVE-CITIES development is the responsibility of all. FOCUS ON SDG 11 — Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Designed in cooperation with Helsinki, UNESCO Creative City of Design With the support of the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality Cover design: Sokona Tounkara/Afrik.m, Bamako (Mali)

Reykjavik,Oil Silo 468 UNESCOin the Kruunuvuorenranta Creative District © ©Jussi City Hellsten/City of Reykjavik, of 2011 Helsinki Today, 3.7 billion people, or 54% of the world population, live in cities. Pictures credits: Graz, Kunsthaus, Paul Ott | Montréal, Entre les rangs, Cindy Boyce | Durán, Open- By 2030, it is estimated that the number of urban inhabitants will top 5 billion. air Museum, Gobierno del Municipal Autónomo Descentralizado Cantón Durán-Diego Fuentes | Nottingham, Flash Reading Mob by Nottingham’s Speakers Corner, Matt Turpin | Rome, Lux-Vide, Moris Puccio | Phuket, Cooking Together, Phuket Municipality | Guadalajara, SUCEDE Festival, Marte Merlos, Guadalajara Government | Bologna, Piazza Maggiore, City of Bologna 2018