Mission statement of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Established in 2004, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network aims to strengthen cooperation with and among cities that recognize creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable development in its economic, social, cultural and environmental aspects.
By joining the Network, cities recognize their commitment to sharing good practices, developing partnerships to promote creativity and cultural industries, increasing cultural participation and integrating culture into city development plans.
Cities pledge to support the United Nations programs, in particular the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network brings together cities in seven creative fields: arts and crafts and folk art, media arts, film, design, gastronomy, literature and music.
Objectives and spheres of action
The goals of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network are realized both at the level of member cities and at the international level, in particular through the following spheres of activity:
- Sharing experiences, knowledge and good practices;
- Implementing pilot projects, partnerships and initiatives linking the public sector, private sector and civil society institutions;
- Networks and art exchange programs;
- studies, research and evaluation processes analyzing the experience of Creative Cities;
- Policies and measures taken to ensure sustainable urban development;
- Communication and awareness-raising activities.
