Culture2030Goal - Towards a Revised Draft

Welcome!

Welcome to the Culture2030Goal campaign's survey on a potential culture goal. Since 2013, the campaign has advocated for the inclusion of culture as a distinct goal in the global development framework. The campaign brings together Arterial Network, Culture Action Europe, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), the International Music Council (IMC), the International Federation of Coalitions for Cultural Diversity (IFCCD), the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and United Cities and Local Governments Culture Committee (UCLG).

In 2022, on the occasion of the UNESCO MONDIACULT Conference, we launched the Zero Draft of a dedicated or ‘standalone’ goal on culture. Entitled ‘Culture Goal: to ensure cultural sustainability for the wellbeing of all”, it offers ten potential targets, similar to those included in the SDGs. Since then, we have seen the idea of such a goal endorsed by UNESCO and others, and made the focus of the MONDIACULT 2025 Conference.

We are therefore working to update and improve our draft, based on the input of the wider culture and development communities. Your inputs to this survey are essential to achieving this goal.

None of the questions are obligatory, but your answers are strongly appreciated. There are between 17 and 27 questions, depending your answers, and it may take up to 15 minutes to respond, depending on how much you want to add. You can also save your responses part of the way through and return to the survey.

Please also feel ready to share the survey with your own networks and anyone else who you feel can contribute. Deadline: 30 April 2025.

1. How far do you agree with the following statements?

Space Cell	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree
A standalone culture goal will cause other stakeholders to recognise the importance of culture in sustainable development	A standalone culture goal will cause other stakeholders to recognise the importance of culture in sustainable development: Strongly disagree	A standalone culture goal will cause other stakeholders to recognise the importance of culture in sustainable development: Disagree	A standalone culture goal will cause other stakeholders to recognise the importance of culture in sustainable development: Neither agree nor disagree	A standalone culture goal will cause other stakeholders to recognise the importance of culture in sustainable development: Agree	A standalone culture goal will cause other stakeholders to recognise the importance of culture in sustainable development: Strongly agree
The lack of a culture goal in the 2030 Agenda leaves me less likely to engage with the SDGs	The lack of a culture goal in the 2030 Agenda leaves me less likely to engage with the SDGs: Strongly disagree	The lack of a culture goal in the 2030 Agenda leaves me less likely to engage with the SDGs: Disagree	The lack of a culture goal in the 2030 Agenda leaves me less likely to engage with the SDGs: Neither agree nor disagree	The lack of a culture goal in the 2030 Agenda leaves me less likely to engage with the SDGs: Agree	The lack of a culture goal in the 2030 Agenda leaves me less likely to engage with the SDGs: Strongly agree
A standalone culture goal will better mobilise arts, culture and heritage practitioners for sustainable development	A standalone culture goal will better mobilise arts, culture and heritage practitioners for sustainable development: Strongly disagree	A standalone culture goal will better mobilise arts, culture and heritage practitioners for sustainable development: Disagree	A standalone culture goal will better mobilise arts, culture and heritage practitioners for sustainable development: Neither agree nor disagree	A standalone culture goal will better mobilise arts, culture and heritage practitioners for sustainable development: Agree	A standalone culture goal will better mobilise arts, culture and heritage practitioners for sustainable development: Strongly agree
A culture goal should cite culture as both a goal in itself and a contributor to wider development	A culture goal should cite culture as both a goal in itself and a contributor to wider development: Strongly disagree	A culture goal should cite culture as both a goal in itself and a contributor to wider development: Disagree	A culture goal should cite culture as both a goal in itself and a contributor to wider development: Neither agree nor disagree	A culture goal should cite culture as both a goal in itself and a contributor to wider development: Agree	A culture goal should cite culture as both a goal in itself and a contributor to wider development: Strongly agree
A culture goal should take a broad approach, including different aspects of culture	A culture goal should take a broad approach, including different aspects of culture: Strongly disagree	A culture goal should take a broad approach, including different aspects of culture: Disagree	A culture goal should take a broad approach, including different aspects of culture: Neither agree nor disagree	A culture goal should take a broad approach, including different aspects of culture: Agree	A culture goal should take a broad approach, including different aspects of culture: Strongly agree
It is possible to have both a dedicated goal and to integrate culture into the delivery of other goals	It is possible to have both a dedicated goal and to integrate culture into the delivery of other goals: Strongly disagree	It is possible to have both a dedicated goal and to integrate culture into the delivery of other goals: Disagree	It is possible to have both a dedicated goal and to integrate culture into the delivery of other goals: Neither agree nor disagree	It is possible to have both a dedicated goal and to integrate culture into the delivery of other goals: Agree	It is possible to have both a dedicated goal and to integrate culture into the delivery of other goals: Strongly agree
A standalone culture goal will cause culture to be dealt with in a silo	A standalone culture goal will cause culture to be dealt with in a silo: Strongly disagree	A standalone culture goal will cause culture to be dealt with in a silo: Disagree	A standalone culture goal will cause culture to be dealt with in a silo: Neither agree nor disagree	A standalone culture goal will cause culture to be dealt with in a silo: Agree	A standalone culture goal will cause culture to be dealt with in a silo: Strongly agree
It is enough for there to be a general reference to culture in the introduction to any future development framework	It is enough for there to be a general reference to culture in the introduction to any future development framework: Strongly disagree	It is enough for there to be a general reference to culture in the introduction to any future development framework: Disagree	It is enough for there to be a general reference to culture in the introduction to any future development framework: Neither agree nor disagree	It is enough for there to be a general reference to culture in the introduction to any future development framework: Agree	It is enough for there to be a general reference to culture in the introduction to any future development framework: Strongly agree
A culture goal would positively impact the achievement of other Sustainable Development Goals	A culture goal would positively impact the achievement of other Sustainable Development Goals: Strongly disagree	A culture goal would positively impact the achievement of other Sustainable Development Goals: Disagree	A culture goal would positively impact the achievement of other Sustainable Development Goals: Neither agree nor disagree	A culture goal would positively impact the achievement of other Sustainable Development Goals: Agree	A culture goal would positively impact the achievement of other Sustainable Development Goals: Strongly agree

2. How far do you think that each of the current SDGs would benefit from stronger consideration of culture, through an explicit goal?

Space Cell	Not at all	Somewhat	A lot
SDG 1- No poverty	SDG 1- No poverty: Not at all	SDG 1- No poverty: Somewhat	SDG 1- No poverty: A lot
SDG 2 - Zero hunger	SDG 2 - Zero hunger: Not at all	SDG 2 - Zero hunger: Somewhat	SDG 2 - Zero hunger: A lot
SDG 3 - Good health and wellbeing	SDG 3 - Good health and wellbeing: Not at all	SDG 3 - Good health and wellbeing: Somewhat	SDG 3 - Good health and wellbeing: A lot
SDG 4- Quality education	SDG 4- Quality education: Not at all	SDG 4- Quality education: Somewhat	SDG 4- Quality education: A lot
SDG 5 - Gender equality	SDG 5 - Gender equality: Not at all	SDG 5 - Gender equality: Somewhat	SDG 5 - Gender equality: A lot
SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation	SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation: Not at all	SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation: Somewhat	SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation: A lot
SDG 7 - Affordable and clean energy	SDG 7 - Affordable and clean energy: Not at all	SDG 7 - Affordable and clean energy: Somewhat	SDG 7 - Affordable and clean energy: A lot
SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth	SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth: Not at all	SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth: Somewhat	SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth: A lot
SDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure	SDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure: Not at all	SDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure: Somewhat	SDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure: A lot
SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities	SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities: Not at all	SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities: Somewhat	SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities: A lot
SDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communities	SDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communities: Not at all	SDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communities: Somewhat	SDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communities: A lot
SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production	SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production: Not at all	SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production: Somewhat	SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production: A lot
SDG 13 - Climate action	SDG 13 - Climate action: Not at all	SDG 13 - Climate action: Somewhat	SDG 13 - Climate action: A lot
SDG 14 - Life below water	SDG 14 - Life below water: Not at all	SDG 14 - Life below water: Somewhat	SDG 14 - Life below water: A lot
SDG 15 - Life on land	SDG 15 - Life on land: Not at all	SDG 15 - Life on land: Somewhat	SDG 15 - Life on land: A lot
SDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions	SDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions: Not at all	SDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions: Somewhat	SDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions: A lot
SDG 17 - Partnerships for the goals	SDG 17 - Partnerships for the goals: Not at all	SDG 17 - Partnerships for the goals: Somewhat	SDG 17 - Partnerships for the goals: A lot

3. How far do you agree that the following elements have their place in a culture goal?

Space Cell	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree
Realising cultural rights for all	Realising cultural rights for all: Strongly disagree	Realising cultural rights for all: Disagree	Realising cultural rights for all: Neither agree nor disagree	Realising cultural rights for all: Agree	Realising cultural rights for all: Strongly agree
Promoting a culture of peace and global citizenship	Promoting a culture of peace and global citizenship: Strongly disagree	Promoting a culture of peace and global citizenship: Disagree	Promoting a culture of peace and global citizenship: Neither agree nor disagree	Promoting a culture of peace and global citizenship: Agree	Promoting a culture of peace and global citizenship: Strongly agree
Protect and promote all forms of heritage	Protect and promote all forms of heritage: Strongly disagree	Protect and promote all forms of heritage: Disagree	Protect and promote all forms of heritage: Neither agree nor disagree	Protect and promote all forms of heritage: Agree	Protect and promote all forms of heritage: Strongly agree
Protect and promote cultural diversity	Protect and promote cultural diversity: Strongly disagree	Protect and promote cultural diversity: Disagree	Protect and promote cultural diversity: Neither agree nor disagree	Protect and promote cultural diversity: Agree	Protect and promote cultural diversity: Strongly agree
Promote local culture and the economic and social rights of artists	Promote local culture and the economic and social rights of artists: Strongly disagree	Promote local culture and the economic and social rights of artists: Disagree	Promote local culture and the economic and social rights of artists: Neither agree nor disagree	Promote local culture and the economic and social rights of artists: Agree	Promote local culture and the economic and social rights of artists: Strongly agree
Enhance legal conditions for cultural professionals' mobility	Enhance legal conditions for cultural professionals' mobility: Strongly disagree	Enhance legal conditions for cultural professionals' mobility: Disagree	Enhance legal conditions for cultural professionals' mobility: Neither agree nor disagree	Enhance legal conditions for cultural professionals' mobility: Agree	Enhance legal conditions for cultural professionals' mobility: Strongly agree
Empower indigenous peoples to strengthen their own institutions, cultures and languages	Empower indigenous peoples to strengthen their own institutions, cultures and languages: Strongly disagree	Empower indigenous peoples to strengthen their own institutions, cultures and languages: Disagree	Empower indigenous peoples to strengthen their own institutions, cultures and languages: Neither agree nor disagree	Empower indigenous peoples to strengthen their own institutions, cultures and languages: Agree	Empower indigenous peoples to strengthen their own institutions, cultures and languages: Strongly agree
Cultural approaches in urban and environmental policy	Cultural approaches in urban and environmental policy: Strongly disagree	Cultural approaches in urban and environmental policy: Disagree	Cultural approaches in urban and environmental policy: Neither agree nor disagree	Cultural approaches in urban and environmental policy: Agree	Cultural approaches in urban and environmental policy: Strongly agree
Strengthen cultural institutions	Strengthen cultural institutions: Strongly disagree	Strengthen cultural institutions: Disagree	Strengthen cultural institutions: Neither agree nor disagree	Strengthen cultural institutions: Agree	Strengthen cultural institutions: Strongly agree
Take cultural considerations into account in all development goals	Take cultural considerations into account in all development goals: Strongly disagree	Take cultural considerations into account in all development goals: Disagree	Take cultural considerations into account in all development goals: Neither agree nor disagree	Take cultural considerations into account in all development goals: Agree	Take cultural considerations into account in all development goals: Strongly agree

4. Would you like to propose potential indicators for any of the targets set out below? For more detail on the targets, please see the full zero draft of the proposed Culture Goal (p17-18).

5. You selected Realising cultural rights for all. What indicators do you propose?

6. You selected Promoting a culture of peace and global citizenship. What indicators do you propose?

7. You selected Protect and promote all forms of heritage. What indicators do you propose?

8. You selected Protect and promote cultural diveristy. What indicators do you propose?

9. You selected Promote local culture and the economic and social rights of artists. What indicators do you propose?

- Revenu moyen des artistes et créateurs en comparaison avec le revenu médian national
- Nombre d'aides et subventions allouées aux artistes émergents et indépendants (avec un controle accru de leur usage, en partie basé sur des recommandations de professionnel·les du secteur, avec une représentation équitable des différentes minorités, de genre, ethniques, etc.) 
- Évolution du nombre d'emplois dans les industries culturelles locales (mis en perspectives avec les offres existantes)
- Pourcentage d'artistes bénéficiant d'un statut juridique et de droits sociaux
- Évolution des revenus moyens des professionnels de la culture
- Etablissement d'un score pour les villes et régions en fonction du nombre d'espaces de création dédiés aux artistes locaux
- Etablissement d'un score pour les villes et régions en fonction du nombre de dispositifs d'accompagnement et de financements accessibles aux créateurs
- Etude du % du PIB et du retour sur investissement en analysant la création de valeur générée (au sens large, incluant les activités annexes (bar, sécurité, tourisme, etc)  par l'activité culturelle et artistique ou liée au patrimoine.

10. You selected Enhance legal conditions for cultural professionals' mobiity. What indicators do you propose?

11. You selected Empower indigenous peoples to strengthen their own institutions, cultures and languages. What indicators do you propose?

12. You selected Cultural approaches in urban and environmental policy. What indicators do you propose?

13. You selected Strengthen cultural institutions. What indicators do you propose?

14. You selected Take cultural considerations into account in all develoment goals. What indicators do you propose?

15. Are there any other aspects which you believe should feature in a culture goal? If so, please note these here.

16. Considering the Zero Draft of the Culture Goal (p17 and 18), do you have any further comments?

17. Are there any specific challenges or difficulties in the inclusion of a dedicated goal that you think the Culture2030Goal campaign should address?

18. How far do you agree with the following statements?

Space Cell	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree
Culture practitioners in my country are aware of the concept of sustainable development	Culture practitioners in my country are aware of the concept of sustainable development: Strongly disagree	Culture practitioners in my country are aware of the concept of sustainable development: Disagree	Culture practitioners in my country are aware of the concept of sustainable development: Neither agree nor disagree	Culture practitioners in my country are aware of the concept of sustainable development: Agree	Culture practitioners in my country are aware of the concept of sustainable development: Strongly agree
Culture practitioners in my country are motivated to contribute to the achievement of development goals	Culture practitioners in my country are motivated to contribute to the achievement of development goals: Strongly disagree	Culture practitioners in my country are motivated to contribute to the achievement of development goals: Disagree	Culture practitioners in my country are motivated to contribute to the achievement of development goals: Neither agree nor disagree	Culture practitioners in my country are motivated to contribute to the achievement of development goals: Agree	Culture practitioners in my country are motivated to contribute to the achievement of development goals: Strongly agree
Cultural practitioners in my country understand how to engage in the delivery of development goals	Cultural practitioners in my country understand how to engage in the delivery of development goals: Strongly disagree	Cultural practitioners in my country understand how to engage in the delivery of development goals: Disagree	Cultural practitioners in my country understand how to engage in the delivery of development goals: Neither agree nor disagree	Cultural practitioners in my country understand how to engage in the delivery of development goals: Agree	Cultural practitioners in my country understand how to engage in the delivery of development goals: Strongly agree
My government has made a priority of sustainable development	My government has made a priority of sustainable development: Strongly disagree	My government has made a priority of sustainable development: Disagree	My government has made a priority of sustainable development: Neither agree nor disagree	My government has made a priority of sustainable development: Agree	My government has made a priority of sustainable development: Strongly agree
The culture ministry in my country sees itself as having a role in delivering sustainable development	The culture ministry in my country sees itself as having a role in delivering sustainable development: Strongly disagree	The culture ministry in my country sees itself as having a role in delivering sustainable development: Disagree	The culture ministry in my country sees itself as having a role in delivering sustainable development: Neither agree nor disagree	The culture ministry in my country sees itself as having a role in delivering sustainable development: Agree	The culture ministry in my country sees itself as having a role in delivering sustainable development: Strongly agree
Other ministries/agencies see culture as having a role in sustainable development	Other ministries/agencies see culture as having a role in sustainable development: Strongly disagree	Other ministries/agencies see culture as having a role in sustainable development: Disagree	Other ministries/agencies see culture as having a role in sustainable development: Neither agree nor disagree	Other ministries/agencies see culture as having a role in sustainable development: Agree	Other ministries/agencies see culture as having a role in sustainable development: Strongly agree
My government makes efforts to mobilise culture to deliver on the SDGs	My government makes efforts to mobilise culture to deliver on the SDGs: Strongly disagree	My government makes efforts to mobilise culture to deliver on the SDGs: Disagree	My government makes efforts to mobilise culture to deliver on the SDGs: Neither agree nor disagree	My government makes efforts to mobilise culture to deliver on the SDGs: Agree	My government makes efforts to mobilise culture to deliver on the SDGs: Strongly agree

19. Are you aware of examples of successful integration of culture into wider development policies?

20. Please share more here, including links and/or evaluations

21. Do you think that there is the capacity in your city, region or country to carry out a 'shadow report', assessing how well it is both supporting cultural goals and mobilising culture to deliver on the wider 2030 Agenda?

Shadow reporting refers to efforts such as those already undertaken by some cities when preparing reports about their implementation of the SDGs. In these, they treat culture as a distinct policy area of work towards the overall goal of sustainable development, alongside those which are already recognised explicitly in the SDGs.

22. Please share any more about your answer here

Je pense que ma ville, ma région et mon pays ont un potentiel important pour réaliser un "rapport alternatif" qui intègre pleinement la culture dans la mise en œuvre de l'Agenda 2030. Cependant, il est essentiel de concevoir la culture non seulement comme un secteur en soi, mais comme une composante fondamentale, au cœur des dynamiques sociales, économiques et politiques du pays.

La culture, dans toute sa diversité, est un facteur clé de création de valeur, non seulement dans les industries créatives et culturelles, mais aussi dans la manière dont elle forge une identité collective ouverte et dynamique. Elle est également un atout majeur pour le rayonnement international, ce qui est particulièrement précieux dans le contexte géopolitique actuel, où la diplomatie culturelle joue un rôle stratégique dans la consolidation des relations internationales et la projection de l'influence d'un pays.

L'histoire culturelle complexe de la France, et ses multiples héritages, soulignent l'importance d'une approche inclusive et respectueuse, fondée sur des narratifs qui reconnaissent la richesse des échanges et des influences culturelles au fil du temps. La proposition de nouveaux récits, qui rendent hommage à l'ensemble des histoires partagées et des héritages croisés, offre l'opportunité de renforcer les liens sociaux et de promouvoir un projet commun basé sur des valeurs partagées d'humanité, d'ouverture et de respect mutuel. Ces récits doivent enrichir notre compréhension de la culture en tant que catalyseur de justice, de prospérité et de développement, tout en honorant l'héritage et la diversité des parcours de chaque communauté.

Ainsi, intégrer la culture de manière transversale dans les rapports alternatifs permettrait non seulement de célébrer la diversité comme une richesse, mais aussi de soutenir un modèle de développement qui favorise l'inclusion, le bien-être et la solidarité à tous les niveaux de la société.

The final questions are about you in order to help understand more about the community answering this survey

23. In which region are you based?

24. From which sector do you come?

Visual arts
Performing arts
Culture funding
Culture policy
Libraries and archives
Museums, monuments and sites
Indigenous culture
Other - Write In (Required) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

25. How familiar are you with the UN's 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals?

26. Would you like to join the Culture2030Goal mailing list in order to keep up to date with our work?

27. What is your e-mail address?