The importance of a ‘just transition’ is increasingly gaining traction. It recognises that climate action and social justice are interlinked and need to be tackled together. As Bristol (the UK and the World) continues to decarbonise, significant efforts need to be made to ensure this happens in a way that improves rather than worsens existing inequalities. Bristol Green Capital Partnership believes the transition to net zero could be a once in a generation opportunity to tackle systemic inequalities and improve the quality of life for people locally and globally.
Bristol Green Capital Partnership and the Community Climate Action Project partners believe creativity has an important role to play in making conversations around climate relevant to people and their lives. Artists have an ability to engage the public with climate and social issues in new and different ways and creativity has the power to inspire more and more diverse people about climate and nature action and climate justice.
The just transition creative commission comprises two elements:
The aims of the creative commission are to:
The commission can be delivered through any form of creative practice providing it fulfils the brief and is accessible to diverse audiences.
Commission fee: £10.000 – to cover all elements of commission delivery including engagement, development, production, artists fees, communications. There is separate budget available for those with specific access needs.
Deadline: 06 September 2023
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