ECCA & Accelerator City | From Cultural Influence to Climate Policy and Act

Explore how entertainment, culture, and cities drive climate action through storytelling, policy, and ECCA's Accelerator City programme. Join the UNFCCC's Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) Salon for its flagship event at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. This session brings together voices from the entertainment and cultural sectors, city leadership, academia, and climate policy to explore how storytelling, creativity, and local innovation can inspire public engagement and translate climate ambition into action. Building on ECCA's renewed strategy, the event will highlight the role of entertainment and culture in supporting the goals of the Paris Agreement and connecting communities with practical climate solutions. What to Expect • The Power of Climate Storytelling: Explore how entertainment and creative storytelling can inspire action, including examples of women developing solar engineering skills in India and community-led conservation. • Accelerator City in Action: Discover lessons from Liverpool, the world's first Accelerator City, and how cultural and creative industries can help cities accelerate climate solutions. • The Next Chapter of Accelerator City: Learn about the programme's expansion, with a focus on decarbonisation, adaptation, biodiversity, and opportunities for cities worldwide. • Global Perspectives: Hear insights from representatives across climate policy, culture, research, and city leadership on connecting local innovation with global climate goals. • Culture in Action: Experience an artistic contribution celebrating creativity as a powerful force for climate engagement.