This pilot explores how sustainability can be embedded into the leadership structures of creative hubs. Recognising that many creative spaces lack dedicated support for embedding sustainability across operational, environmental, and cultural dimensions, the European Creative Hubs Network (ECHN) led a pilot that reframes sustainability as a leadership competence.

The approach integrates CYANOTYPES competences such as “Managing Transformations” and “Working with Values” into a curriculum for hub managers. Rather than treating sustainability as a compliance issue, the pilot positions hub leaders as catalysts of systemic change, equipping them to drive circular practices, inclusive growth, and long-term resilience. 

Pilot Lead: ECHN European Creative Hubs Network (Greece) 

ECHN is a peer-led network committed to amplifying the creative, economic, and social impact of creative hubs throughout Europe and neighbouring regions. As integral components of the CCI ecosystem, these hubs serve as focal points for creative professionals and businesses, facilitating collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

Through initiatives like mobility programs, annual meet-ups, and learning opportunities, ECHN strengthens the infrastructure supporting creative hubs. Their involvement in CYANOTYPES underscores their dedication to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and generating sustainable growth within the cultural and creative sectors. 

Website: https://creativehubs.net/ 

Contact: Andrii Sichkovskyi andrii@creativehubs.net