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Harvesting Wisdom Podcast with Mike McMahonConservationist: Ki FuturesSend us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the global challenges of sustainability and the critical need for both individual and collective action. This episode features Caitlin Southwick from Ki Futures, an organization that brings together stakeholders from across the cultural sector—museums, galleries, artists, conservators, suppliers, and more—to make the world a better place through sustainable practices. Caitlin shares insights on how sustainability can be embedded into the cultural sector through collaboration, training, and access to a global network of professionals committed to making culture sustainable. Join us to learn how thes...2024-10-251h 07
GreenTruthSustainability: Cost and Time Concerns
🎙️ Welcome to the GreenTruth podcast! I’m Chantal Kerr-Sheppard, and today we’re tackling two of the biggest hurdles in sustainability: cost and time. I’m thrilled to be joined by Caitlin Southwick, Founder and CEO of Key Culture and Key Future.
🎧 In this episode, Caitlin and I dive into the common concerns surrounding sustainability projects—namely, their perceived high costs and the time investment required. We discuss how sustainability is often viewed as an added burden rather than an integrated part of operations, and how this mindset can hinder progress.
GreenTruth is a Ti...2024-09-0600 minGreenTruthThe Power of Education and Empowerment: A Little Girl's Decision for the Environment
🎙️ Welcome to the GreenTruth podcast! I’m Chantal Kerr-Sheppard, and in today’s episode, we delve into the transformative power of education and how it shapes our environmental choices. I’m thrilled to be joined by Caitlin Southwick, Founder and CEO of Key Culture and Key Future.
🎧 In this episode, Caitlin and I explore the profound impact of knowledge on decision-making, both personally and collectively. Caitlin shares a poignant story from her childhood about choosing between paper and plastic bags at the grocery store. Her decision, made with the best intentions and limited information, highlight...2024-09-0600 minGreenTruthMuseums Keeping Carbon Savings a Secret
🎙️ Welcome to the GreenTruth podcast! I’m Chantal Kerr-Sheppard, and in today’s episode, we’re addressing a crucial yet often hidden aspect of museum sustainability: the reluctance to publicize carbon-saving achievements. I’m thrilled to be joined by Caitlin Southwick, Founder and CEO of Key Culture and Key Future.
🌍 We’ll explore why many museums, despite significant carbon reductions, choose to keep their sustainability efforts under wraps. Caitlin and I delve into a fascinating case where a museum saved 70% on carbon emissions but was hesitant to share their success publicly.
GreenTruth is a TiiQu initiative to foster truth on...2024-09-0601 minGreenTruthTransforming Museum Sustainability: Making the 'Unsexy' Topic Engaging and Impactful
🎙️ Welcome to the GreenTruth podcast! I’m Chantal Kerr-Sheppard, and today we're exploring a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of sustainability: climate control in museums. I’m thrilled to be joined by Caitlin Southwick, the Founder and CEO of Key Culture and Key Future
🎧 In this episode, Caitlin and I tackle the challenge of making what seems like the "unsexy" side of sustainability—like temperature and humidity control—exciting and engaging. We discuss how to transform these technical aspects into compelling narratives and why it’s essential to make sustainability in cultural institutions appealing and relevant.
GreenTruth is a TiiQu initiative to foster...2024-09-0601 minGreenTruthStarting a Sustainability Hour: Balancing Individual and Collective Action
🎙️ Welcome to the GreenTruth podcast! I’m Chantal Kerr-Sheppard, and in today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Caitlin Southwick, the Founder and CEO of Key Culture and Key Future. Caitlin brings a wealth of knowledge on integrating sustainability into our daily lives and systems.
🌍 In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of a "Sustainability Hour"—a dedicated weekly time for you to engage with sustainability through webinars, research, or discussions. Caitlin and I explore the crucial balance between individual actions and systemic change, discussing how personal agency and collective efforts are intertwined.
🎧Tune in to discover how yo...2024-09-0600 minGreenTruthSustainability Partnerships: How Competitors Become Collaborators for Greater Impact
🎙️ Welcome to the GreenTruth podcast! I’m Chantal Kerr-Sheppard, and today’s episode features Caitlin Southwick, Founder and CEO of Key Culture and Key Futures.
🎧 In this insightful discussion, we explore the unique landscape of sustainability where competition transforms into collaboration. Caitlin shares how key players in the field, such as Julie's Bicycle and Gallery Climate Coalition, move beyond rivalry to work together towards a common goal. Discover why partnerships are essential in the sustainability sector and how collaborating with competitors can accelerate progress in tackling environmental challenges. Tune in to learn about the power of alliances in driving m...2024-09-0600 minGreenTruthStarting Your Cultural Institution's Sustainability Journey: Tips from GreenTruth
🎙️ Welcome to the GreenTruth podcast! I’m Chantal Kerr-Sheppard, and today’s episode features Caitlin Southwick, Founder and CEO of Key Culture and Key Futures.
🌍 We dive into essential tips for cultural institutions looking to start their sustainability journey. Learn how to implement effective sustainability practices, engage with eco-friendly vendors, and utilize global resources to become a leader in sustainability. Don't miss these expert insights on integrating sustainability into your cultural institution's operations.
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GreenTruthSustainability in Cultural Institutions: Collaboration over CompetitionCaitlin Southwick from Ki Culture discussing how she started working with cultural institutions to improve their sustainability https://www.kiculture.org/
Caitlin highlights Ki Culture's success and its global collaboration with cultural institutions. She addresses the issue of green hushing in the cultural sector, urging transparency in sustainability efforts and collaboration over competition.
Host: Chantal Kerr-Sheppard
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All About ArtSustainability in Art with Caitlin Southwick, Founder of Ki CultureEpisode 46 of ‘All About Art’: Sustainability in Art with Caitlin Southwick, Founder of Ki Culture
In this episode, I sat down with the founder of Ki Culture, Caitlin Southwick. Ki Culture is an international non-profit working to unite culture and sustainability. They use “culture” as an all-inclusive term - from visual arts to heritage to performing arts, and that sustainability is used in a wide sense of the word- encompassing all three pillars, environmental, social, and economic. The company aims to redesign systems and rethink how and what we do to find solutions that will be better f...2023-03-2957 min
𝑰𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕E. 14 The little things will drive the big things𝐁𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭Caitlin Southwick is the Founder and Executive Director of Ki Culture and Sustainability in Conservation (SiC). She holds a Professional Doctorate in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage from the University of Amsterdam. Before founding Ki Culture, Caitlin worked in the conservation field for eight years in museums and sites around the world, including the Vatican Museums, The Getty Conservation Institute, The Uffizi Gallery, and Rapa Nui. She is the Secretary of the Working Group on Sustainability for the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and a Climate Reality Leader for the Climate Reality Project.Connect with Caitlin with...2023-01-1642 min
institut national du patrimoineConcilier enjeux de conservation et durabilitéDébats avec Florence Bertin, responsable du département des collections, musée des Arts Décoratifs, Sophie Daynes-Diallo, directrice de la production au Musée national Picasso, et Caitlin Southwick, Founder and Executive Director of Ki Culture
L’intervention de Mme Caitlin Southwick a lieu en anglais.
A propos du séminaire
Ce séminaire, qui s'inscrit dans la scolarité des élèves en deuxième année de deuxième cycle de l’École du Louvre et dans la formation initiale des élèves conservateurs de l'INP, propose une approche de la démarche de développement durable appliqué au patrimoine...2021-12-131h 56institut national du patrimoineConcilier enjeux de conservation et durabilitéDébats avec Florence Bertin, responsable du département des collections, musée des Arts Décoratifs, Sophie Daynes-Diallo, directrice de la production au Musée national Picasso, et Caitlin Southwick, Founder and Executive Director of Ki Culture
L’intervention de Mme Caitlin Southwick a lieu en anglais.
A propos du séminaire
Ce séminaire, qui s'inscrit dans la scolarité des élèves en deuxième année de deuxième cycle de l’École du Louvre et dans la formation initiale des élèves conservateurs de l'INP, propose une approche de la démarche de développement durable appliqué au patrimoine...2021-12-131h 56
Conservators Combating Climate ChangeWays to get involved with Caitlin SouthwickThis mini-episode is for everyone who wants to get involved, but isn’t sure where to start. Natalya and Marie welcome Caitlin Southwick, Founder and Executive Director of Ki Culture and Sustainability in Conservation, to the program to talk about different conferences to attend, initiatives to follow, and organizations to get involved with.
Resources:
Museums for Future (#MFF)
We Are Museums
Climate Heritage Network
Climate Reality Project
COP 26 (Climate Change Conference of the Parties)
Curating Tomorrow - Henry McGhie
Sustainable Museums - Sarah Sutton
ICOM Working Group on Sustainability (webinar 21 April at 17.00 CET)
Caitlin Southwick (caitlin@kiculture.org) is the Found...2021-05-2713 min
Green MuseumE01 | Caitlin Southwick, founder of Ki CultureIn our very first episode, Hilary chats with Caitlin Southwick, founder and executive director of Ki Culture, a non-profit committed to creating a sustainable future through the cultural heritage sector. Ki Culture provides solutions to promote sustainable practices for professionals and leverage cultural heritage to effectively make an industry-wide impact. Hilary and Caitlin dive into what motivated Caitlin to start Ki Culture, what Ki Culture is, and all the different initiatives and programs they have.Connect with Ki Culture: www.kiculture.orgInstagram: @ki_cultureTwitter: @KiCulture_You can also find Ki Culture on...2021-04-0148 min
Stories for the futureBridging culture and sustainability, with Caitlin Southwick from Ki CultureDid you know that museums in the United States alone produce 12 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide every year? Or that a single museum can produce the same amount of waste as 365 households?I did not know this, and this might not be your first thought as you wander through some of our finest museums or watch the cultural heritage at the Vatican or the Van Gogh Museum.Caitlin Southwick is the Founder and Executive Director of Ki Culture, a global organization dedicated to creating actionable steps to make culture heritage a leader towards a sustainable f...2021-02-101h 09
The EXARC ShowLocal Action for Global Sustainability in MuseumsThe EXARC Show is pleased to present Caitlin Southwick and Rebecca Thonander’s workshop from the digital conference “Documentation Strategies in Archaeological Open-Air Museums” on 26 March 2020. Our guests talk us through some of the ways that museums as well as individual archaeologists can bring sustainability into our everyday professional practices. Tune in for discussion about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, 10 simple actions that museums can take for sustainability, and a wealth of digital resources and planned workshops for the future. As always, you can find more information about this and other Discord-based meetings on our website at https://exarc.net/me...2020-05-2932 min