Topic Archive: Cultural Institutions
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Getting real about climate change & the cultural sector: it’s time to act
In this article by Annie Lundsten from The Experience Alchemists, who co-manages the GRC’s Cultural Institutions Working Group, invites the cultural community to think more deeply and broadly about their role in the fight against climate change.
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Collaborative Climate Action Planning for Institutions Webinar
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GRC Webinar: Collaborative Climate Action Planning for Institutions
From the high tide floods to pummeling rain to extremely hot days, Boston cultural organizations, their assets, and their audiences are increasingly affected by the impacts of climate change. Rapidly changing regulations at the Commonwealth and City require adjustments to energy procurement, building plans, and site management. Climate costs, responsibilities, and justice are part of…
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Boston Ballet: La Mer
On stage now through April 16, the Our Journey program features the world premiere of La Mer, by Nanine Linning. Boston Ballet collaborated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to shed light on the importance of ocean preservation. Both organizations believe that the creative drive inherent in both the arts and sciences to learn more about the world around…
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The Museum of Science: Rise Up Boston – A Climate Event
The Inspiration The Museum of Science is committed to offering experiences that highlight the impacts of climate change around the world and here at home. We encourage visitors (in-person and online) to learn about the impacts of a changing climate, consider the perspectives of others, become more confident in taking action, and discover ways to be part…
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CommonWealth: Waterfront resilience is ground zero in climate fight
Op-ed from New England Aquarium President & CEO Vikki Spruill, and GRC Member, on how nature-based solutions lend themselves to resiliency strategies
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The Boston Globe: A new force for climate bills on Beacon Hill – the New England Aquarium
The Aquarium is launching its first-ever lobbying effort, hoping to push a slate of environmental and climate-related bills through the Legislature.
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Climate Risk for Cultural Institutions
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The Boston Globe: Action Pact Boston kicks off series of six public art installations for climate change awareness
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Press Release: Boston Green Ribbon Commission and Cultural Institutions Consortium Launch ‘Action Pact’ Climate Change Initiative