Towards a Regenerative Culture explores the ways in which South African artists and cultural practitioners are contributing to climate justice and a new culture of human and environmental sustainability all across the country.
The research insights demonstrate the importance of culture in the national response to climate and environmental challenges - including the successful implementation of government policy, and in supporting the transition to a sustainable and equitable society. The report provides recommendations for how the work already being pioneered could be supported and its impact scaled up.
The report was produced by researcher Sholeh Johnston in collaboration with the National Arts Council of South Africa and Vrystaat Arts Festival, and is an outcome of over four years partnership and exchange between these organisations and Julie's Bicycle, a leading organisation championing the role of culture in climate action and policy.