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Thematic Learning Paths to Support the Ecological Transition of the Music Sector

An online training platform designed for music professionals to better understand the ecological challenges facing the sector — and to take action, at their own pace.

Three flexible formats are available to suit all profiles and levels of experience:

6
essential courses to build a strong foundation and grasp the key issues
9
advanced courses to explore specific topics and develop focused expertise

À-la-carte modules

for those who prefer to learn freely, based on their needs and interests.

Each course is built on several years of research conducted by sector experts, and takes a practical, hands-on approach: tools, recent studies, case examples, and real-world insights.

THEMATIC COURSESThe Essentials

6 foundational courses to grasp the core concepts 
Designed for all audiences, these courses offer a structured, rigorous, and accessible introduction to understanding the ecological impact of live music.

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The Essentials
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Music & ecology

In a context of environmental crises and increasing pressure on resources, the music sector must align with climate goals, initiate its transformation to strengthen resilience, and leverage its influential power to support the systemic changes ahead.

4 Courses | Duration 45 min
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Delphine Joussein ё Arno Piquemal
The Essentials
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Carbon footprint

The carbon footprint is a methodology used to assess the carbon impact of an entity, whether it is a company, a product, an event, or even a country. It measures greenhouse gas emissions, thereby indicating the impact on climate change.

5 Courses | Duration 45 min
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The Essentials
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Mobility

Mobility is a fundamental freedom in our societies, closely tied to our access to cultural and leisure activities. Technological and societal developments now allow us to travel faster and farther than ever before. In France, for example, the average person traveled four to five kilometers per day in the year 1800. Today, that distance has increased tenfold—and we cover it ten times faster.

7 Courses | Duration 2 h 30 min
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The Essentials
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Energy

Energy is not the main source of emissions in the live music sector. However, depending on the country and its energy mix, it remains essential to focus on reducing energy consumption.

3 Courses | Duration 15 min
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Surtri supports Franco
The Essentials
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Waste

À une époque où les enjeux environnementaux étaient moins reconnus qu’aujourd’hui, le caractère éphémère des événements a longtemps poussé les organisateur·ice·s dans une culture du « tout jetable » par simplification logistique. Avec les prises de consciences actuelles, les mentalités et les pratiques évoluent. Ainsi la production d’événement se veut de plus en plus durable. 

5 Courses | Duration 1 h
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THEMATIC COURSESTo Go Further

9 pathways to deepen your knowledge 
Thematic modules that explore the full range of challenges related to the ecological transition in music and, more broadly, in the cultural sector.

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