Support structures

• When involved at an early stage, landlords, authorities or sponsors may provide long-term support for transformation processes. With the help of external interest groups such as these, obstacles can be removed more quickly.

• Solid financing is the basis for implementing sustainability projects successfully. These relate to areas such as resource-saving infrastructure, climate-friendly event formats or educational programmes. Targeted research into funding can make a crucial contribution to successful transformation processes. Funding sources include ministries of culture, monument protection programmes, foundations or private donations.

• Architects, civil engineers, caretakers or sustainability experts: Specialists like these can help review and develop environmental sustainability measures, such as measures for buildings, energy efficiency or the use of materials. Through their expertise, bad investments can be avoided and viable sustainable solutions promoted.

• It is advisable for those responsible for materials to contact local initiatives, for example repair cafés, open workshops, theatre technicians and technical equipment rentals, city cleaning services or socio-cultural associations, at an early stage. Experience has shown that this conserves resources, promotes the culture of repairing and strengthens regional cooperation.