week17

Inspiration in english

A Greener Library (DK)
With Royal Danish Library’s Climate Strategy 2025, the library commits itself to creating a greener and more climate-friendly library. Describtion in english/anual reports in danish.

Best-practice/SDGs and LIbraries Inspirational examples (DK)
Public meetings, swap markets and floral meadows. Ideas and new initiatives are coming thick and fast from the local library. 

The Brisbane Declaration (IFLA)
What future do we want for knowledge and information? The Brisbane Declaration sets out key principles, based on the collected inputs of participants at the IFLA Information Futures Summit.

Design Thinking for Libraries (DK/US)
The Public Libraries in Aarhus (Denmark) and Chicago (USA), with funding from the Gates Foundation, created the Design Thinking for Libraries toolkit to introduce a way of working that will help you understand the needs of your patrons and engage your communities like never before. 

E-PANEMA (EBLIDA)
The Portal of EU-funded, SDG-oriented library projects

Effects of climate change on future environment and marine life in the Nordic sea areas (The Nordic C0-operation)
The report provides new knowledge on the effects of climate change on future environment and marine life in the Nordic sea areas. The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides a lot of high-quality information. However, the IPCC reports are global and there is little room for focusing on the Nordic sea areas and global climate models don’t have sufficient spatial resolution to provide a good basis for decision-making on a Nordic scale.

Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (IFLA/ENSULIB)
IFLA’s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) aim is to encourage librarians to inspire their communities into more environmentally sustainable way of action, by providing materials on green librarianship, giving voice to green librarians and library projects worldwide, leading by example, and offering a discussion forum.

Foundation for Environmental Education
Established in 1981, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world’s largest environmental education organisations, with over 110+ member organisations in 85 countries. With 40 years of impactful experience in ESD, our strategic plan – GAIA 20:30 – prioritises climate action across all five programmes to address the urgent threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution.

Our educational programmes, Eco-Schools, Learning about Ecosystems and Forests (LEAF) and Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE), empower young people to create an environmentally conscious world through a solutions-based approach. Our Green Key and Blue Flag programmes are globally recognised for promoting sustainable business practices and the protection of natural resources.

The Green Librarian Handbook
A guide for libraries to lead sustainable change in Europe. This is more than
just a handbook; it is a call to action and an invitation to reimagine what our libraries can be in a time of profound environmental and social change.

Green Libraries week (GB)
Green Libraries Week, led by CILIP, is the national, annual celebration of libraries, across all sectors, from public libraries on the high street to national, health and academic libraries where we focus on the climate and sustainability. Resources and downloads 2024

Julie’s Bicycle – Learn, listen, read, watch, think, act… (GB)
Julie’s Bicycle is a pioneering not-for-profit, mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis. Explore the resource hub for practical tools and support on how to take climate action now, to get up to speed on policy and to learn more about JB’s rich and varied programme.

Libraries & Well-Being: A Case Study from The New York Public Library (US)
In today’s society, libraries stand out as among the last truly public institutions. Providing access to resources without financial, social, or physical barriers, public libraries make a unique contribution to promoting individual and collective flourishing throughout the communities they serve.

Library (SDG) map of the world (IFLA)
The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a framework of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) spanning economic, environmental and social development. SGD stories demonstrate how libraries and access to information contribute to improved outcomes across all SDGs. Select a country to see relevant stories.

Local actions for biodiversity – From good practice to next practice in the Nordic Biosphere Reserves (The Nordic Co-operation)
How Nordic UNESCO Biosphere Reserves can support the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework

Local Actions for Biodiversity
Inspiring examples from the Nordic UNESCO Biosphere Reserves (The Nordic Co-operation)
The interaction between nature and humanity is a critical focus in today’s world. As we have distanced ourselves from nature, it’s crucial to understand that in the Earth’s ecosystem, one cannot take without also giving back. Creating a better balance is imperative, necessitating a holistic approach to living, dwelling, and cultivating for the thriving of all species. Establishing an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is one way to initiate local collaboration to strengthen the interactions with environments that sustainboth nature and people and support the UN Global Biodiversity Framework. In this sample collection you will be inpired to take action in your localhood.

Mistra Environmental Communication (SE)
Mistra Environmental Communication, a four-year research programme, seeks to develop communication in the area of environmental sustainability from often being a matter of one-way communication these days to becoming a real dialogue among various parties, even when they have divergent opinions and interests.

Nordic Green Roadmap for Cultural Institutions (NORDIC)
The Green Roadmap for Cultural Institutions in the Nordic Region aims to enable cultural institutions and artists to act now – whether they are already engaged in green transition or taking their first steps.

SDG research (NO)
Explore SDG-related research from Norway

Second European Report on Sustainable Development Goals and Libraries (DK/EU).

Social acceptance as a prerequisite for the green transition
There is an urgent need to accelerate climate action and the green transition. This requires broad public support and social acceptance of new technologies, initiatives and policies to succeed. (CONCITO/DK, CICERO/NO, Tyrsky Consulting/FIN)

SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE (UN)
World leaders adopt a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. The Pact covers a broad range of themes including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance.

Sustainability and environmental awareness (FIN) – from Library Channel

Sustainability in Danish Public Libraries (DK) How do the Sustainable Development Goals Inspire their Work? From Bibliothek Forschung und Praxis (2021).

Sustainable Libraries Initiative (US)
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) provides library leaders with a proven path forward to co-create libraries and communities that will thrive in the coming years. The Sustainable Library Certification Program and the SLI community of practice focuses your leadership to enable your library, and ultimately your community, to become more environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically feasible. National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries – Library Sustainability Webpages inspiration

Sustainability in Academic Libraries (US)
Academic Libraries’ Efforts to Create a Sustainable Future

Tools for Green Libraries (IFLA/ENSULIB)
The goal of this growing Green Libraries Toolbox is to provide resources and stories to help all peopleworking in libraries to learn, investigate, find partners and discover ways to get involved with
sustainability in libraries.

Týden17 poprvé v českých knihovnách (Czech)
Article about the inspiration from Denmark last year for this year’s involvement of Czech libraries in Week17 on EPALE blog.

UNESCO Chairs on Futures Literacy all over the world.
Find your local UNESCO chair on Futures Literacy.

Upscaling sustainable collaborative consumption using public libraries (NORDIC) Nordic Journal for Library and Informations Science. Vol. 4, no. 1 (2023).

What Is ‘Futures Literacy’ and Why Is It Important?
By Nicklas Larsen, Jeanette Kæseler Mortensen & Riel Miller, Farsight – Feb 11, 2020.

Inspiration in nordic languages

10 steg til bærekraft (NO)
Et samlingsbasert nettkurs med grunnleggende kunnskap om hva bærekraft er, hvorfor biblioteket bør arbeide med bærekraft, og ikke minst hvordan du kan gjøre det.

Biblioteken går före under vecka för hållbarhet
Nästa vecka är det dags igen. Vecka 17 är veckan då biblioteken visar upp sig som möjliggörare för ett mer hållbart samhälle. I Örnsköldsvik finns pilotbiblioteket för projektet. “När världen brinner måste vi våga vara optimistiska.” Article by Ossian Hall in Biblioteksbladet (SVE).

Bærekraftsbiblioteket (NO)
Bærekraftsbiblioteket består av boklister med aktiviteter til alle 17 bærekraftsmålene, og tilbyr deltakerne en litterær og samtalebasert forståelse av verdens felles arbeidsplan. Bærekraftsbiblioteket er et opplegg for skoler, biblioteker og andre organisasjoner til å arrangere lesesirkler for barn og unge i alderen 6–15 år.

Inspirationshefte fra den Norske Biblioteksforening (NO)

Kulturlivets Klimapåvirkning (No)
Rapportens primære formål er at kortlægge, analysere og forstå de klimamæssige konsekvenser af aktiviteter i den norske kultursektor.
Resume på Dansk.

The World’s Best Solutions Live (DK) – Verdens Bedste Løsninger- SDG festival concept from Ballerup Library

Nordic Libraries for Sustainability Vol 2

During Week 17 of 2024, pilot libraries across the Nordic countries explored new and innovative ways to promote the Sustainable Development Goals. It was a week filled with creative initiatives and inspiring efforts that showcased how libraries can play a central role in advancing sustainability issues.

You can hear some examples in the Nordic Libraries for Sustainability Vol 2 webinar, which was held on November 5, 2024. The webinar was organized by Nordic Libraries for Sustainability, and Library Channel (Kirjastokaista) took care of the live streaming. The language of the webinar is English.

Nordic Libraries for Sustainability Vol 3

EUROPEAN WEEK17 KICKOFF

This year, in collaboration with EBLIDA, the webinar will be the kickoff for WEEK17 2026 in Europe.

The theme of the webinar will explore how Nordic libraries champion community sustainability through innovative strategies and align with global manifestos to advocate for change, with a focus on stronger strategic work around sustainability.

Communications materials from the Un
The Sustainable Development Golas (SDGs) logo, including the colour wheel and 17 icons are available for use in the six official languages of the UN.(Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish).

The Global Goals ressources
Here you can find media content and graphical assets for communicating the Goals. You can find the official SDG brand guidelines from the United Nations here brand guidelines.

Looking for information on a specific campaign? Visit the press release section.

Shortcuts: Brand assets, Icons for the Goals, No Thanks Campaign, Films & Pictures.

UN SDG Action Campaign
A special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, hosted by the Executive Office of the UNDP and based in Bonn, Germany. Here you can find editable graphic assets and toolkits for your campaigns.
Are you looking for an annual report? Visit Annual Report section.

LOGO in english

WEEK17 national week – horizontal – WEEK17 national week – vertical
– WEEK17 – WEEK17 at the library
Font: Roboto (From Adobe Fonts) Ball alone

INFOGRAPHIC – WHAT IS WEEK17

WEEK 17 Infographic png – WEEK 17 Infographic jpg
Leaf 1 png Leaf 2 png Leaf 3 png Leaf 4 png Leaf 5 png

Aeon & Mewtronix – A Futures Tale
A cartoon that introduces children to futures thinking (DK)
The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS) – in their capacity of housing the Danish hub of Teach the Future – are excited to present Aeon & Metronix – A Futures Tale! The cartoon aims to introduce children and young people to futures thinking in an engaging and entertaining way. Languages: danish, dutch, farsi, filipino, mandarin, norwegian, spanish, serbian, traditional chinese…

Come rain or shine: Preparing public libraries for the future in an age of uncertainty (UK) Futures Literacy in public libraries. By CILIP/UK.

Futures Literacy (UNESCO)
Using the Future – This report is an exploration of how to enable future-ready decision-making in organisations, through strategic foresight, and more future-conscious decisions on an individual level, through fostering futures literacy and broader inclusion of the public in futures work in general. 

Future Literacy Laboratory Playbook (UNESCO)

The Futures Bazaar: A Public Imagination Toolkit (UK)
Future workshop toolkit, with focus on future objects. Developed for BBC/UK.

Participatory futures – a guide to how mass involvement with shaping the future can solve complex problems. Transforming the future – anticipation in the 21. century. 

Together for the Future (DK)
Materials from the project in English, including the manual designed by the Think Tank Libraries of the Future and the Institute for Futures Studies as a source of inspiration for hosting local futures workshops at libraries.  The manual provides tools for planning and facilitating futures workshops. It also includes a PowerPoint deck for running the workshops and, if desired, for display in the venue. The PowerPoint deck is fully editable and can be adapted to local needs.
DOWNLOAD Manual 

The PowerPoint deck for running the workshops and, if desired, for display in the venue. The PowerPoint deck is fully editable and can be adapted to local needs.
DOWNLOAD Power Point Deck

Find your local UNESCO chair on Futures Literacy here

Global Action Days 2026

• General webpage:
  https://www.fee.global/global-action-days-2026
• Activity guide & downloadable resources (English):
  https://www.fee.global/global-action-days/resources
• Logos and posters (download folder):
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12nCpphfkM5nnjH47o-tw217Lpq28Rj8i
• Editable resources:
• Editable GADs social media templates:
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAG-lPjMcFI/u7zcQ8ZtYJJMSDND9xao7A/view?mode=preview

PLAN’EAT Project

• Project webpage:
  https://www.ecoschools.global/planeat-project
• Food sustainability fact sheets (PDF):
  https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552bcd30e4b02ed06b97c76d/t/693c05e3a8c1ac4cd5382809/1765541347431/Plan%27Eat_Booklet+Food+sustainability+fact+sheets.pdf
• Canva-based PLAN’EAT learning materials:
• Fact Sheets (editable):
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAG67cDpqIA/PTLo6TEHzHQmKhsLn5AmKg/view?mode=preview
• Curriculum Framework:
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1TNCYyKE/MJvuoo-RZW1sPfUZDzFjTA/view?mode=preview
• Food Labels:
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAG51Y5VFKo/_uVNdwPDXllhnwWB1a6bjQ/view?mode=preview
• Local Food:
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAG54LwsnUk/HLBQKaCnMF38fk0IGwtJTQ/view?mode=preview
• Food Footprint:
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAG51GGAOws/iSHs9-WOodwqLs085basKA/view?mode=preview
• Planetary Health Diet:
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAG534xvlaQ/nMh4BVBGc9jnA50Z__4s2A/view?mode=preview
• Farm to Fork:
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAGxRiGWdIY/C7DZFy84xM2tGOC-3DlfOw/view?mode=preview
• Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs):
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAG54TMsUkA/I4mdo5GOOCmuOeHoB3KyGA/view?mode=preview

The Czech Republic – official TÝDEN17 site
Municipal Library Polička, Municipal Library Jihlava, Moravian-Silesian Research Library in Ostrava, Municipal Library Beroun, National Library of the Czech Republic, Municipal Library Kamenice nad Lipou, Municipal Library Plasy, Pardubice Regional Library, Public Library Valašské Meziříčí, Education and Research Library of the Pilsen Region, František Bartoš Regional Library in Zlín, Ostrava City Library, Městská knihovna v Praze, pobočky Břevnov, Municipal Library of Prague, branches Břevnov, Záhřebská and Školská, Regional Library Karlovy Vary, Municipal Library Milevsko, Municipal Library Kuřim, Library of Petr Bezruč in Opava, Masaryk Public Library Vsetín, Municipal Library Klatovy, Central Bohemian Scientific Library in Kladno, Public Library in Hovězí, 
Municipal Library in Svitavy, Municipal Library Benešov.
Logo: TÝDEN17(1) – TÝDEN17 (2)

Finland – official VIIKKO17 site
Helsinki City Library, Lapin kirjasto, Oulun City Library
Logo: Viikko17 pysty – Viikko17 pysty ilman tekstia – Viikko17 vaaka – Viikko17 vaaka ilman tekstia

Iceland
Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri, Reykjavik City Library, Bókasafn Garðabæjar, Héraðsbókasafn Rangæinga, Bókasafn Seltjarnarness, Amtsbókasafnið í Stykkishólmi, Bókasafn Árborgar, Bókasafn Kópavogs, Bókasafn Reykjanesbæjar, Bókasafn Vesturbyggðar, Bókasafnið Ísafirði.
Logo: VIKA17 (ISL)

Italy
Biblioteca civica Antonio Tiraboschi.

National Library of Lithuania

Norway – official UKE17 site
Universitetsbiblioteket i Oslo, Bergen Offentlige Biblioteker, Brønnøy Bibliotek, Bærum Bibliotek, Flekkefjord Bibliotek, Fredrikstad Bibliotek, Fylkesbiblioteket – Akershus, Buskerud og Østfold, Klepp Bibliotek, Lærdal Folkebibliotek, Malvik Bibliotek, Meieriet Bibliotek, Narvik Bibliotek, Sunnfjord Bibliotek, Frosta Bibliotek, Levanger Bibliotek, Rakkestad Bibliotek, Rana Bibliotek, Sogndal Bibliotek, Sula Bibliotek, Trondheim Bibliotek, Trysil Folkebibliotek, Vågan Bibliotek, Våler Bibliotek.
Logo and other materials (bottom of the website): Bærekraftsuke17 (NO)

Whach: Digitalt påfyll: Bærekraft Uke 17

Slovakia – official TÝŽDEŇ17 site
Turčianska knižnica v Martine, Podtatranská knižnica v Poprade, Záhorská knižnica v Senici, Ľubovnianska knižnica v Starej Ľubovni, Univerzitná knižnica Univerzity Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici, Krajská knižnica Ľudovíta Štúra vo Zvolene, Knižnica Juraja Fándlyho v Trnave, Krajská knižnica P. O. Hviezdoslava v Prešove, Krajská knižnica Karola Kmeťka v Nitre, Mestská knižnica Liptovský Hrádok, Tekovská knižnica v Leviciach, Obecná knižnica v Malinove, Verejná knižnica Mikuláša Kováča v Banskej Bystrici, Slovenská národná knižnica v Martine, Univerzitná knižnica Trnavskej univerzity v Trnave.

Slovenia
France Bevk Public Library , Franc Ksaver Meško Ormož Library (Green library).

Sweden – official VECKA17 site
Örnsköldsvik Biblioteken, Malmö Stadsbibliotek, Dorotea bibliotek, Härnösand Bibliotek, Alva kultur och sjukhusbiblioteken, Härnösands bibliotek, Bibliotek Uppsala, Biblioteken i Kungsbacka, Folkbiblioteken i Lund, Husiebiblioteket, Rosengårdsbiblioteket, Garaget, Lindängenbiblioteket, Hylliebiblioteket, Malmö University Library, KTH Library (Stockholm), Kristinehamns bibliotek, Ekonomihögskolans bibliotek – Lunds Universitet

United States
Anythink Nature Library, Metropolitan New York Library Council.