The cultural economy's contribution to sustainable development: Practices and opportunities

Abstract

This article explores sustainability in the cultural economy and how the cultural economy can play an important role in sustainable development. Using a qualitative approach, it examines the links between the cultural economy and sustainable development, highlighting the cultural industry's environmentally responsible practices and their impact on sustainable development. The qualitative analysis highlights opportunities for economic growth, artistic innovation, social responsibility and positive impacts on society and the environment, while obstacles include economic pressures, energy consumption and resistance to change. Government policies and individual actions by cultural actors can complement each other to promote environmentally and socially responsible practices while maintaining the vitality and creativity of the cultural industries.