1、10 global trends for culture in citiesWorld Cities Culture Trends 2024 Artwork by Daiara Tukano at World Cities Culture Summit 2023 Courtesy of the City of So Paulo City of So Paulo World Cities Culture ForumTrend Report 202402Courage,culture and leadership for a new world There are no quick fixes f

2、or many of the challenges we face,from rapid technological change to the climate crisis and geopolitical instability.But with cities now representing over half of the worlds population and with rapid urbanisation,the role of cities is fundamental.Culture plays a critical role in addressing urgent ci

3、ty priorities:from driving sustainable growth and inspiring climate action,to leading efforts to redress historic inequality and bringing communities together.In this 2024 Trends Report we look at ten emerging trends in cultural policy for the next year,with examples of how cities are putting ideas

4、into action.“Where the worlds cultural policies meet”The 2024 Trends Report is based on insights from our Cities and the World Cities Culture Summit hosted in So Paulo on 25-27 October 2023 under the theme Culture,Courage and Leadership for a New World.The Summit gathered over 140 senior leaders fro

5、m 40 world cities across 6 continents to discuss the most urgent challenges faced by the worlds leading creative cities today,covering topics from AI to health,power sharing to culture in conflict.The World Cities Culture Forum is making the case for cultures role as a golden thread through urban po

6、licy,bringing data and evidence to demonstrate how culture and creativity can deliver against economic and social challenges as well as being of intrinsic value to its citizens.Our cities share a belief in the power of culture to support communities,improve health and wellbeing,attract tourists and