With the support of Eusko Jaurlaritza-Gobierno Vasco and  Bilbao Ekintza

The ENCATC Academy is possible with the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, under the funding for European networks  supporting cultural organisations and professionals who contribute to strengthening the competitiveness and diversity of the European cultural and creative sectors.

Julie’s Bicycle is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate and ecological crisis. Founded by the music industry in 2007 and now working across the arts and culture, JB has partnered with over 2000 organisations in the UK and internationally. Combining cultural and environmental expertise, Julie’s Bicycle focuses on high-impact programmes and policy change to meet the climate crisis head-on. JB works with cultural policymakers to create structural change at a local, national and international level. JB’s freely available resources are the most comprehensive library of good environmental practice for culture anywhere, cocreated with the thousands of artists, cultural workers, and creative organisations we have worked with. We exist at the heart of a thriving informal network of organisations and individuals who share our vision across the world, using our 14 years of experience to support others on their journey, and helping to catalyse new projects at the intersection of culture and climate.

Nemo - Network of European Museum Organizations

The Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) was founded in 1992 as an independent network of national museum organisations representing the museum community of the member states of the Council of Europe. Together, NEMO’s members speak for more than 30,000 museums in 40 countries across Europe. NEMO ensures museums are an integral part of European life by promoting their work and value to policy makers and by providing museums with training, information, networking and opportunities for collaboration.

Eurocities

Eurocities is the largest network of European cities, with over 200 large member cities, representing more than 150 million people across 38 countries, from within and outside the European Union.
Eurocities’ mission is to build places where people can enjoy a good quality of life in a healthy, green environment. Where low-carbon and smart solutions make for cleaner air and better public services. And where people can move around sustainably, feel connected to their community and all newcomers are welcomed. Its work is as diverse as the municipalities that make up the Eurocities universe, and the actions performed cut across a broad range of themes and foster change through advocacy and projects.

Michael Culture Association 

Michael Culture Association (MCA) is a trans-sectoral and trans-domain European network gathering more than 200 public and private organisations from all over Europe and beyond, for the preservation, the promotion and the valorisation of heritage and digital cultural contents, and its communities. MCA provides knowledge, tools and services for cultural institutions and the general public, to support the role of cultural heritage as a pillar of inclusive and sustainable European societies.

World Leisure Organization (WLO)

Formed in 1952, the World Leisure Organization (WLO) is a non-profit, non-governmental body of individuals and organizations from throughout the world. WLO's most prized partnership is its recognition as a consultive organization with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. This recognition provides WLO with a platform to support the work of the United Nations by reflecting its goals in the organization’s programs and services. WLO is committed to the belief that well selected leisure experiences improve quality of life for all – from childhood to later life.