Join library professionals from academic, school, public, legal, and all sectors at the British Library Knowledge Centre on Monday 27 October for a day of discussion and insight on - Planting seeds of change: from small beginnings to a mighty
forest.
From decarbonising our buildings and the increasingly diverse services we offer our users to growing climate literate collections and strengthening community resilience as citizens face worsening environmental volatility, libraries are leading
the way when it comes to climate action.
At the third Green Libraries Conference, library and information professionals of all sectors and levels of experience will gather to reflect, connect and collaborate: mixing best practice examples with inspirational speakers as we take tangible
steps towards a better, more equitable future for people and planet that has the nation’s beloved libraries at its heart.
The Conference will create opportunities for delegates to reflect on the role of libraries, both locally and as a worldwide community of professionals, to share practical advice and lessons learned in green practices across the sector and further
afield. At the 2025 Conference, presentations will include the following topic areas:
- Sustainable exhibitions and displays
- Climate fiction
- Writing a sustainability climate plan
- AI and sustainability
- Professional Registration and climate justice
- Green procurement
Planting seeds of change: from small beginnings to a mighty forest
Through a dynamic mix of cutting-edge keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions and parallel sessions that bring together a range of sectors, the Green Libraries Conference will inspire professionals and stakeholders to identify and amplify
the difference that their libraries are already making.
We will introduce vital new voices in library-led climate action, exploring themes including sustainability and AI, the facts about climate fiction, environmentally-friendly exhibitions, and ecofeminism in libraries, as well as hearing exciting
updates from familiar faces to discover what ideas have blossomed since last year’s conference.
From the tiniest of seeds, the mightiest of forests can grow; wherever you are on your environmental journey, every library can have a profoundly positive impact. Our conference will evidence the case that society cannot combat the climate crisis
without well-resourced and supported library services. Let's grow!
Bursary applications are now closed.
Have you planned your Green Libraries Week events for this year?
There's only four things to do:
- Plan one or more green events or activities for the week: Monday 27 October to Sunday 02 November
- Submit your events to feature on our Green Libraries Week map + view what other libraries have planned for this year
- Download posters and social media assets to promote your events to your community
- Share your event with us online via #GreenLibraries and you're good to go!
Exhibitor at the Green Libraries Conference 2025:
Sponsors and Exhibitors packages
Highlight your organisation's work and commitment to sustainability with one of our sponsorship packages starting at just £500 plus VAT, or exhibitor packages starting at just £495 plus VAT. Contact Yvonne Morris to discuss any of these packages.
Sponsorship packages
Green Libraries Network
Keep up to date with sector news, events, activities and shared knowledge on green action within libraries, send an email to Hinna to register (click button below)
Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB)
The PKSB represents a full set of knowledge and skills used within the library, archives, records, knowledge and information management professions. You can use the PKSB as a framework for identifying any skills gaps to
help you plan and develop for your career. The following are elements of the PKSB that relate to this event:
- Collection Management & Development
- Strategy, Planning & Management
- Leadership & Advocacy
- Wider Library, Information & Knowledge sector context
- Wider organisation & environmental context
- Ethics & Values
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