The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a flagship city programme of UNESCO launched in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities which have recognized culture and creativity as strategic drivers of sustainable urban development.[1][2][3] As of 2022[update], there are almost 300 cities from around 90 countries in the network.
The network aims to foster mutual international cooperation with and between member cities committed to invest in creativity as a driver for sustainable urban development, social inclusion and cultural vibrancy.[4] The Network recognizes the following creative fields:[1]
Main article: City of Film |
Main article: City of Literature |
Main article: City of Music (UNESCO) |
Main article: City of Crafts and Folk Arts |
Main article: Design Cities (UNESCO) |
Main article: City of Gastronomy |
Main article: City of Media Arts |