2N2K

The Network Sustainability in Art and Culture (2N2K) is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to integrating sustainability in the fields of art and culture. Founded in 2015 by Annett Baumast and other committed professionals, 2N2K aims to promote a creative, decarbonized, and future-proof cultural and media landscape.

2N2K offers a variety of activities and services aimed at promoting sustainability in the cultural sector. These include:

• Initiatives and Projects: 2N2K initiates and supports numerous projects addressing various sustainability topics, such as the "Culture4Climate" initiative, which promotes climate protection measures in cultural institutions and businesses[2].
• Networking: The network connects cultural institutions, sustainably operating companies, and professionals to develop and support innovative tandem partnerships and pilot projects[2][4].
• Education and Research: 2N2K is engaged in cultural education and research, particularly through participation in the national platform "Education for Sustainable Development" and by organizing conferences and workshops[1][4].

The main mission of 2N2K is to support the transformation to a sustainable society through cultural and creative means. The values of the network include:

• Sustainability: 2N2K is committed to implementing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and the climate protection goals for 2030.
• Creativity and Innovation: The network promotes creative solutions and innovative approaches to embed sustainability in the cultural sector.
• Cooperation and Networking: 2N2K emphasizes the importance of collaboration between cultural institutions, companies, and professionals to achieve sustainable goals together[2][3].

2N2K pursues several central sustainability goals and initiatives:

• Climate Protection: Through the "Culture4Climate" initiative, innovative ways of climate protection in the cultural sector are promoted and recognized. This includes the development of climate partnerships between cultural institutions and companies[2].
• Sustainable Cultural Practice: The network supports the transition to climate-friendly production methods and sustainable lifestyles in the cultural sector. This also includes the support of pilot projects and the evaluation of sustainability measures[3].
• Education and Awareness Raising: 2N2K is engaged in education for sustainable development and organizes events to raise awareness of sustainability in society[1][4].

2N2K is involved in numerous current activities and events, such as participation in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development of the United Nations, the annual meeting of the network “Real Laboratories of Sustainability,” and organizing conferences on topics such as climate protection in the cultural sector[2][4].

Through its comprehensive efforts and initiatives, 2N2K makes a significant contribution to promoting sustainability in the cultural and media landscape and inspires creative and innovative solutions for a future-proof society.

• 1 - https://2n2k.net/ueber-uns/vorstand/
• 2 - https://2n2k.net/aktuelles/
• 3 - https://aktionsnetzwerk-nachhaltigkeit.de
• 4 - https://2n2k.net
• 5 - https://2n2k.net/feed/