Sustainability includes all of those practices that do not harm the environment and which, in addition to being economically viable, are able to follow socially-acceptable models. In short, following some sustainable practices is possible thanks to mutual responsibility and the ability to share a common set of principles among human beings, natural systems and cultural, social and economic dynamics.

However, the interdependence of these two broad areas, culture and sustainability, is sometimes called into question. What should we do to tackle an ecological crisis that is unlike any other crisis we know of? What role does culture play in guiding us through this process?

Participating in the debate:

Rocío Nogales Muriel, director of the EMES international research network.

Jordi Panyella, cultural activist, editor and a cooperative member of the Pol·len Edicions publishing company.

John Crowley, president and CEO of the PHGD Group – Producing better, consuming less.

Alexandra Xanthaki, UN special rapporteur in the area of cultural rights.

Moderated by Isabelle Le Galo Flores, director of the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation in Spain.