A Climate for Art is a growing union of arts organisations and workers committing to responding to the climate crisis through tangible action. Together, we’re on the way to moving $31,143,730 out of fossil fuel banking. A Climate For Art (ACFA) is a campaign working towards the collectivisation of climate response through bringing small to medium arts organisations together over three core actions – switching to fossil fuel-free banks, superannuation and power providers. The intention is to build easy critical paths towards action, champion those who are already taking steps, bring others on board and create a strong coalition of advocacy. The focus is not to create a perfect politic but to take a first step.
Recognising that the progressive ideals in the sector are often not reflected in our structures, A Climate For Art has identified the need for organisational responses. It also recognises the care and goodwill in the sector that can create movement to set examples for other industries. Alongside this coming together of collective divestment, ACFA is creating an ongoing Climate Union, getting members to meet in small groups twice a year to go through an ACFA agenda, so that the collective, creative conversations on action can develop and continue.