Every city has its culture: the stories, songs, places and experiences that celebrate the diverse communities that inhabit them. Culture is not merely a reflection of the world around us, but also a provocation – a challenge to our norms and ideals, and a platform to express, share and shape our values. Every city needs culture to provide the inspiration and space to find new ways of coexisting – with each other and with our surroundings. Culture is a powerful tool in addressing environmental challenges.