Sustainability Policy for dance and the Child international (daCi)

This policy emphasizes daCi's commitment to sustainability across economic, environmental, and social dimensions, integrating principles of responsible resource management, research support, long-term initiatives, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

Purpose: The Sustainability Policy outlines daCi’s commitment to promoting sustainability across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. This policy guides daCi’s efforts to responsibly manage resources, support long-term initiatives with global impact, and align our activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Economic Sustainability (refer also to daCi Finance Policy): daCi strives for economic sustainability by:
  • Financial Responsibility: Ensuring prudent financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation to maintain stability and growth.
  • Diversified Funding: Seeking diverse funding sources, including grants, donations, sponsorships, and membership dues, to support daCi’s programs and initiatives.
  • Revenue Generation: Developing sustainable revenue streams through events, workshops, publications, and educational resources.

 

Environmental Sustainability: daCi is committed to environmental sustainability through:

  • Resource Efficiency: Promoting practices that minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and conserve natural resources during events and operations.
  • Carbon Footprint: Monitoring and reducing daCi’s carbon footprint through sustainable travel practices, virtual meetings, and carbon offsetting initiatives where feasible.
  • Green Procurement: Prioritizing environmentally friendly products and services in procurement decisions.

 

Social Sustainability: daCi fosters social sustainability by:

  • Diversity and Inclusion: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within daCi and the broader dance education community.
  • Community Engagement: Engaging with local communities and stakeholders to understand and address their needs and concerns.
  • Ethical Practices: Upholding ethical standards, including respect for human rights, labor rights, and fair treatment of all individuals involved with daCi.

 

Resource Management and Research: daCi promotes responsible resource management and supports research initiatives that contribute to dance education and sustainable development:

  • Research Support: Encouraging research on dance education, cultural exchange, and sustainability topics that align with daCi’s mission.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Disseminating research findings, best practices, and educational resources through publications, workshops, and conferences.

 

Long-Term Initiatives and Impact: daCi focuses on implementing long-term initiatives with global impact that address key challenges and opportunities in dance education as articulated in the 2024 daCi Ljubljana Declaration:

  • Partnerships: Collaborating with international organizations, governments, and NGOs to leverage collective expertise and resources.
  • Advocacy: Advocating for policies and practices that promote dance education, cultural exchange, and sustainable development globally.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly assessing the impact of daCi’s initiatives against measurable outcomes, UNSDGs, and the 2024 daCi Ljubljana Declaration to ensure continuous improvement and accountability.

 

Reference to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): daCi aligns its activities with the UNSDGs, particularly those related to quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), and partnerships for the goals (SDG 17). By integrating SDGs into our strategic planning and operations, daCi contributes to global efforts to achieve a sustainable future for all.

 

Policy Implementation and Review:

  • Implementation: Integrating sustainability principles into daCi’s strategic planning, programs, and daily operations through training, awareness campaigns, and collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Review: Reviewing and updating the Sustainability Policy every three years to reflect emerging sustainability challenges, best practices, and stakeholder feedback.

 

Conclusion: The Sustainability Policy of daCi underscores our commitment to advancing sustainability across economic, environmental, and social dimensions in dance education. By embracing responsible practices, fostering innovation, and collaborating with global partners, daCi strives to create a positive and lasting impact on dance education and sustainable development worldwide.

Approved by daCi Advisory Board, July 2025