Resources

Orchester des Wandels

An initiative of German professional orchestras using the emotional power of music to fund conservation projects and promote climate action within the classical music sector.

Orchestra for the Earth

Leverages classical music to inspire environmental stewardship and planetary protection through immersive experiences.

Songs of Travel

This initiative uses contemporary music and interactive media to educate the public on the links between climate change and migration.

Music | klimafakten.de

Explores the intersection of climate science and music, showing how artistic projects communicate abstract facts.

Music and Climate: Solution or Problem?

Explores the dual role of the music industry as both a carbon contributor and a medium for climate advocacy.

ClimateMusic | Science + Music + Action

Musicians for Climate

Unites musicians to use their power as a catalyst for climate awareness and systemic change.

ClimateKeys (Initiative)

Combines live music with expert-led climate dialogues to foster active public engagement with environmental issues.

Harmonic Progression

A non-profit organization that recycles used instrument strings to support musicians and raise environmental awareness.

Bach by Bike

Guided musical bike tours that combine cultural heritage with sustainable travel practices and slow tourism.

Classical Declares

Calls on the classical music world to acknowledge the climate crisis and use its influence for reform.

Artists for Nature: Beethoven Pastoral Day

A global initiative that unites artists to advocate for environmental protection, inspired by Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony.

ClimateCultures

An online platform where artists and researchers share creative responses to ecological challenges through essays and blogs.

TEMPO Music for Climate Action

An initiative bridging climate science and music to foster emotional engagement and inspire environmental action through dialogues.

Musik-Klima (Initiatives)

A platform collecting projects at the intersection of music and climate protection to promote a sustainable music culture.

Maastricht Center for Innovation in Classical Music

Bridges academic and artistic research to innovate classical music performance and strengthen its societal impact.

Music-Climate (Home)

A German platform providing resources to integrate climate awareness into music pedagogy and practice.

Les Forces Majeures (Musical Bicycles)

A symphonic orchestra that travels by bicycle, promoting sustainable mobility and local cultural engagement.