National Galleries of Scotland are pleased to share this virtual launch event for a powerful short film - Climate action needs culture - commissioned by a collaboration of cultural bodies in Scotland.

The film launch is followed by presentations by climate and cultural leaders, including the Director-General of the Galleries, Sir John Leighton, providing effective examples of collaborations in climate action. The film and presentations are followed by a Q&A with the speakers. 

This event was originally broadcast live on Friday, 5 November 2021 as part of the Scottish Government’s Climate Ambition Zone at the Lighthouse during COP26.

Speakers:

• Ewan Hyslop, Head of Technical Research and Science, Historic Environment Scotland / Climate Heritage Network (Chair)
• Tania Banotti, Director, Creative Ireland - Creative Climate Action
• Prof. James Curran, Chair, Climate Ready Clyde
• Anna Hodgart, Artist Development Producer, National Theatre of Scotland
• Sir John Leighton, Director General, National Galleries of Scotland
• Prof. Dave Reay, Director, Climate Change Institute, University of Edinburgh
• Helen Vincent, Head of Rare Books, Maps and Music, National Library of Scotland / International Federation of Library Associations

You can watch Climate action needs culture and access a transcript of the film here.

This project was initiated by the National Galleries of Scotland, Creative Carbon Scotland, Creative Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland, National Library of Scotland and the Scottish Library & Information Council.