🌱 How can cultural relations drive climate action? 🌍 💡 We Move Waves is proud to share the launch of the EU National Institutes for Culture 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬! This toolkit, co-authored by our founder, Maria Elena De Matteo, in partnership with sustainability manager Eva Balaban, emerged from an open call by EUNIC last December. Our goal was to inspire collective action and deepen climate engagement within the cultural relations sector. 📚 Leveraging insights from EUNIC members around the globe, this toolkit equips cultural relations practitioners with practical steps to weave sustainability into their initiatives. With five comprehensive resources, it serves as a roadmap for both individuals and organizations committed to making a positive impact. 🙌 We are excited about the potential of this toolkit and encourage everyone in the cultural relations community to explore, utilize, and share these valuable resources. Connect with us to explore how we can collaborate on sustainability initiatives! Discover the toolkit here ➡ https://lnkd.in/en8vwCHb
We Move Waves
Public Relations and Communications Services
Connecting diverse voices to drive environmental, social, and cultural change through creative communications strategies
About us
We Move Waves is a communications and campaign consultancy that amplifies the voices of environmental, social impact, and cultural organizations, as well as artists. Known for our strong commitment to social impact, multilingual expertise, and global reach, we bring particular strength in climate change communications. Our services range from strategic PR and communications campaigns to artistic collaborations and sustainable practices, all designed to elevate our clients’ voices in ways that resonate. 🌍 Ready to move waves for your cause? Reach out to explore how we can help you amplify your message and drive meaningful impact.
- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Type
- Self-Owned
- Specialties
- communications, climate, storytelling, sustainability, culture, and social impact
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🐋 Calling Youth Advocates: Help Shape Ocean Policy! We’re passionate about amplifying voices and fostering impactful collaborations to protect our planet. That’s why we’re excited to share this fantastic opportunity from ClientEarth, an organization we’ve had the pleasure of supporting through the Med Sea Alliance. ✨ Young Europeans (18-30) are invited to join the Youth Policy Dialogue with the European Commissioner on Ocean and Fisheries during the 2025 European Ocean Days in Brussels. 📢 Why it matters: 📝 Youth voices are essential for shaping forward-thinking policies like the upcoming European Oceans Pact. 🌐 Collaborative engagement inspires campaigns and actions that protect marine life and address the critical challenges facing our oceans. 💡 Events like this foster the next generation of changemakers dedicated to sustainability and conservation. If you’re passionate about safeguarding our seas and driving innovative solutions, this is a great opportunity 🌟 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eMs_cJNY 🗓️ Deadline: 31 December 2024 💙 Let’s move waves together for a better future. #Opportunity #YouthEngagement #OceanConservation #WeMoveWaves #Sustainability #MarinePolicy
🌊 Youth Voices Wanted: Join the Youth Policy Dialogue with European Commissioner on Ocean Young ocean enthusiasts, here’s your opportunity to influence the EU’s ocean policies! The European Commission is inviting young Europeans (18-30) to participate in the first-ever Youth Policy Dialogue with the new European Commissioner on Ocean and Fisheries Kadis during the 2025 European Ocean Days in Brussels on 3 March 2025. Selected participants will: 🎤 Discuss the EU’s ocean governance with Commissioner Kadis. 🔗 Contribute to the upcoming European Oceans Pact (June 2025). 🌌 Attend a full-day event on ocean literacy, blue education, and youth engagement. Why is your participation important? The Ocean and Europe’s seas are in critical condition. In Europe, 90% of marine areas are under pressure from human activity. Destructive practices still devastate EU Marine Protected Areas, and 14 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean each year. What’s included? 🌐 Travel expenses and accommodation in Brussels. 🍔 Breakfast with peers and the Commissioner. How to apply: Submit a 200-word response on your discussion topic and two questions for the Commissioner via https://lnkd.in/eMs_cJNY Applications close on 31 December 2024 Help shape policies that matter for your generation and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to be a voice for our ocean!
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🌍🎶 The Electronic Music Sector’s Role in Climate Action 🎶🌍 How can music drive climate action? The Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) explores this in today’s event, featuring inspiring voices like Claire O'Neill (A Greener Future ), Gudmundur Isfeld (Thermal Beets), Matthew Dear (DJ/Producer), and Eli Goldstein (Soul Clap Records). Find out more below 👇 #ElectronicMusic #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Music has a power unlike any other to unite people around making change. The science is there, but people are not engaging. New music movements aim to inspire action and systemic change. Whether it be working with the sounds of nature, or using natural resources to make music - these music initiatives aim to do just that. Hear from a range of music projects and organisations who are telling the story of our planet and climate change, and those affected by it across the world and why it’s important and why it has to be told now. Time is running out and we call on music to be the answer. Moderator: Ruth Daniel – EarthSonic / In Place of War Panelists: Claire O'Neill - A Greener Future Gudmundur Isfeld - Thermal Beets Matthew Dear - DJ/Producer Eli Goldstein - Soul Clap Records and DJs 4 Climate Action
The Electronic Music Sector’s role in climate action
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Something exciting is brewing at We Move Waves! 🎙️ Here’s a little behind-the-scenes glimpse as we get ready to hit record. Any guesses about what we’re working on? 👀🌊 #WeMoveWaves #StayTuned #BehindTheScenes
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🚨 Opportunity Alert 🚨 The Med Sea Alliance (MSA), an alliance of NGOs dedicated to protecting the Mediterranean, is hiring a new Program Lead. We’re excited to collaborate with MSA on communications and storytelling to amplify their impactful work! If you're a talented project manager with a passion for marine conservation, this is your chance to make a difference in protecting one of the world’s most iconic seas. 🔹 Key responsibilities: ✅ Coordinate projects to meet global 30x30 conservation targets ✅ Collaborate with 19 NGOs across the Mediterranean ✅ Represent MSA at international events and amplify advocacy efforts ⏳ Deadline: December 11 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/dqqQsWQ8 💬 Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Tag them or share this post! #Hiring #OpportunityAlert #MarineConservation #SustainableDevelopment #30x30 #ConservationCareers
⏳ 𝟔 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲! Are you a skilled project manager with a talent for managing budgets, aligning campaigns, and bringing people together? The Med Sea Alliance is hiring a 𝟑𝟎𝐱𝟑𝟎 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 to help protect one of the world’s most iconic seas. Join us to: ✅ Coordinate impactful projects to achieve global 30x30 conservation targets. ✅ Collaborate with 19 NGOs across the Mediterranean. ✅ Represent the Med Sea Alliance at international events and amplify advocacy efforts. 🚨 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏 ➡️ More info: https://lnkd.in/dqqQsWQ8 💬 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞? 𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭!
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🌱 Taking action on sustainability doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—it can be creative, rewarding, and even fun! We’re happy to be part of this important conversation through the EU National Institutes for Culture's Sustainability Toolkit, which shows how cultural relations can make climate action an engaging and integral part of daily life. 💡 Check out the "(How to) Get Engaged?" section for practical ideas to start or deepen your sustainability journey. Explore the Toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/en8vwCHb ✍ Authors: Maria Elena De Matteo 🌱 Eva Balaban #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CulturalRelations #WeMoveWaves
🌍️ As COP29 comes to a close in Baku, we reflect on the efforts of EUNIC members and partners in embedding cultural relations into climate policy discussions. Read the full article on the role of culture at COP29 and other landmark policy moments below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6EFstJf 🌱 Looking for inspiration on integrating sustainability and climate action into your work? Explore the “(How to) get engaged?” section of our Sustainability Toolkit! Wherever you are on your climate action journey, these resources offer valuable guidance to help you make meaningful progress. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/en8vwCHb Maria Elena De Matteo Eva Balaban Rosanna Lewis British Council Alison Tickell Julie's Bicycle Creative Migration We Move Waves
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🌍 Join the Conversation on Sustainability in Music! 🌱 There’s still time to register for the Sustainability Knowledge Hub webinars happening today and tomorrow! These sessions, organized by the Berlin Music Commission eG and funded by Initiative Musik, are packed with insights to help you make a positive impact in the music and event industries. 📅 Today, Nov 25, 5 PM CET – Measuring Your Impact: Carbon Emissions and the Music Industry Join Alex Fintoni from A Greener Future as he shares practical tools and strategies for understanding and reducing carbon emissions in the music industry. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4BY4NRn 📅 Tomorrow, Nov 26, 11 AM CET – Communicating Sustainability in the Music Industry Don’t miss Maria Elena De Matteo 🌱 from We Move Waves as she dives into how to craft campaigns that inspire action and create lasting change. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7WphSrT These webinars are a must for anyone passionate about sustainability in the music world. Let’s work together to create a greener, more sustainable future! 🌍 More info: https://lnkd.in/eMRBRHA5
🌍 Two More Sustainability Knowledge Hub Webinars This Week! 🌱 Don’t miss the chance to join two insightful webinars, part of the Sustainability Knowledge Hub project of the Berlin Music Commission eG, funded by Initiative Musik. Learn from leading experts about measuring environmental impact and mastering sustainability communication in the music industry. 📅 Today: Nov 25, 5 PM CET – Measuring Your Impact: Carbon Emissions and the Music Industry Discover practical tools and quick wins for understanding and measuring carbon emissions. Alex Fintoni from A Greener Future will share the latest research, trends, and actionable strategies to reduce your environmental footprint. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4BY4NRn 📅 Tomorrow: Nov 26, 11 AM CET – Communicating Sustainability in the Music Industry Elevate your storytelling skills and inspire sustainable action! Maria Elena De Matteo 🌱 (We Move Waves) will guide you through crafting campaigns that engage audiences and create real impact. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7WphSrT These webinars are designed for professionals at every stage of their sustainability journey. From measuring carbon emissions to crafting powerful narratives, these sessions provide essential tools for positive change in the music and event industries. Let’s work together toward a greener future! 🌍 More info: https://lnkd.in/eMRBRHA5 #Sustainability #AGreenerFuture #InitiativeMusik #BerlinMusicCommission #CarbonEmissions #Storytelling #MusicIndustry #InitiativeMusik #CommunicationForSustainability
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𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫. However, effectively communicating sustainability efforts can be a challenge. When done right, storytelling has the power to spark real, lasting change. How can we craft messages that resonate and inspire action? On Nov 26 at 11 am CET, Maria Elena De Matteo 🌱 , founder and communications strategist at We Move Waves, will be leading the session on Communicating Sustainability in the Music Industry as part of the Sustainability Knowledge Hub webinar series, organized by the Berlin Music Commission eG and Initiative Musik. During this session, Maria Elena will share actionable strategies for using storytelling to engage audiences and advance sustainability goals. These insights are designed to support professionals across the music and events industries in communicating their sustainability initiatives more effectively. 🎤💚 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/degDCUJW This session is part of a 3-part webinar series taking place throughout November, focusing on key aspects of building a more sustainable music industry, including funding, measuring impact, and communication. For those unable to attend but interested in further discussions on this topic, please feel free to reach out via direct message. 🌍 Together, we can contribute to a more sustainable music industry. 💚
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🌍 Excited to see the practical guide for cultural institutions from the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) highlighted by Culture Action Europe! This toolkit, co-authored by our founder Maria Elena De Matteo 🌱 and sustainability expert Eva Balaban, is a fantastic resource for those looking to deepen their engagement with sustainability initiatives in the cultural sector. 🌱 Let's continue pushing for collective climate action in the arts! Check out the guide here: https://lnkd.in/en8vwCHb #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CulturalInstitutions #WeMoveWaves #CAElibrary #CulturalSustainability
#CAElibrary Looking for tools to take individual and collective climate action? → Check out EU National Institutes for Culture's practical guide for cultural institutions to help engage more deeply with sustainability initiatives: https://ow.ly/QCMn50U5Rh9
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🌍 Culture is not only about celebrating traditions or preserving the past; it’s a catalyst for social inclusion, innovation, and sustainable growth. At We Move Waves, we believe that investing in cultural diversity, creative economies, and heritage protection strengthens communities and connects us all. Today’s G20 commitment to advancing cultural policies inspires us to keep pushing boundaries in environmental and cultural advocacy. Let’s keep moving waves toward a future where culture is a driving force for positive change. #G20 #Culture #WeMoveWaves #SocialImpact
🔴 BREAKING: today, in a joint Declaration, G20 Brasil 2024 Member States committed to increasing investment in cultural policies, with a focus on four priorities: cultural diversity and social inclusion; digital environment and copyright; the creative economy; and the preservation, safeguarding and promotion of cultural heritage and memory. This commitment is the fruit of a series of multilateral discussions which UNESCO contributed to as a privileged partner. Read the full press release here: https://unes.co/olyfm6 #G20 #Culture #ShareCulture Charaf Ahmimed