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Strategy and Sustainability

With people and the environment at heart

Riksscena’s strategy has an overarching focus on PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT – providing an important foundation for our work with programming, audience development, communication and organizational development.

Our vision is: We turn inherited treasures into gold!

Sustainability and social responsibility are at the heart of our values: We pass on place-based traditions, Indigenous cultures and vulnerable minority cultures as a heritage for future generations.

In 2025–2028, Riksscena’s strategy has an overarching focus on PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT in the broadest sense.

This is reflected in our efforts to strengthen the working environment, build good relationships with the social and professional communities within our field, and implement more targeted climate and environmental measures.

Social dancing and acoustic forms of expression are key areas of focus, and we place particular emphasis on the traditions of national minorities and the connection between joik and the land.

One of the main priorities during this period is the development of new communication platforms that convey what makes us unique.

Read the strategy document here.

Riksscena communicates living traditions, Indigenous cultures and minority cultures to new generations. At the same time, the climate and nature crisis threatens our shared basis for life and the natural foundations of culture. Art and culture can create engagement, community and change. That is why sustainability is part of our social mission and a consistent dimension of Riksscena’s strategy.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Riksscena works particularly with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17.

How Riksscena works with sustainability

Through programming and creative work

Social culture and community: We shall be an inclusive meeting place, strengthen communities across environments and generations, and promote social dancing and other social cultural expressions.

Diversity of traditions and intangible cultural heritage: We shall safeguard a diversity of Norwegian, Sámi and international traditions, make space for Indigenous peoples and minorities, and promote traditional culture on its own terms.

Collaborate, strengthen and share: We shall collaborate, share resources and contribute to development, long-term sustainability and new opportunities for artists and other practitioners in the field.

Through communication, audiences and identity

Expression and civic engagement: We shall provide space for courageous voices and the exchange of ideas, and contribute to democracy, freedom of expression and civic engagement.

Diverse and local audience development: We shall reach a broader and more diverse audience, strengthen our connections with the local community and grassroots organizations, and develop volunteer engagement around Riksscena.

Identity: People, living traditions and sustainability shall be at the heart of Riksscena’s identity and communication.

Through organizational development, operations and the working environment

Fair employment and artist policies: We shall be a responsible employer and commissioning organisation, with fair pay and fee policies and a good working environment.

Efficient use of resources and responsible financial management: We shall use resources wisely, collaborate and co-finance projects, contribute to extending the lifespan of productions, and keep barriers to participation low for our audiences.

Climate and environment: We shall reduce our climate footprint through measures including reuse, reduced consumption, environmentally friendly purchasing and travel, and systematic environmental work.

Riksscena received the Eco-Lighthouse certification (Miljøfyrtårnsertifisering) in the summer of 2026.

Sustainability Policy Riksscena 2026–2029

Riksscena shall be a clear voice for sustainability and contribute to raising awareness of one of the major issues of our time. As a cultural venue, we have a unique opportunity to create engagement and provide inspiration. Riksscena should place people, living traditions and sustainability at the centre of our identity.

Overall principles

  • Operate the organization in accordance with applicable environmental legislation and relevant requirements.
  • Work systematically and continuously to improve our environmental performance and use of resources, reduce our climate footprint and waste generation, and document and measure our results.
  • Integrate awareness of sustainability, climate and environmental considerations into decision-making processes, plans, day-to-day operations and communication.
  • Contribute to raising awareness among employees, artists, audiences, suppliers and partners.
  • View environmental responsibility in connection with social sustainability, justice and diversity – with people and the environment at the centre.

Riksscena is a member of the Balansekunst Network and has held the Balansemerket certification since 2022.

Riksscena’s guidelines for a safe environment

During Norway’s Total Defence Year 2026, and in light of the geopolitical situation, there is an increased focus on preparedness in a broad sense. Arts and cultural institutions are an important part of Norway’s democratic infrastructure. By facilitating meeting places and diversity of expression, the cultural sector is an important part of society’s overall preparedness.

At the same time, all national actors have a responsibility to prepare for different scenarios. Riksscena is currently revising its emergency preparedness plans.