Journal article
Integrating music and sound into efforts to advance the sustainable development goals in the Asia-Pacific: case studies from Indonesia, Vanuatu and Australia
International Journal of Cultural Policy, Vol.28(4), pp.499-512
2022
Abstract
Although UNESCO has a stated aim to incorporate culture into all development policies, culturally integrated approaches to realising the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are arguably yet to gain widespread traction. Focusing on cultural practices relating to music and sound, this article explores the role of culture and cultural policy in advancing the SDGs in the Asia-Pacific, through three case studies. In Indonesia, a local project to document and sustain the music of the Indigenous Marapu people is generating positive health and wellbeing (SDG3), equality (SDG10) and community sustainability (SDG11) outcomes. In Australia, River Listening shows how artistic uses of underwater soundscapes can encourage local communities to learn about, and take action to support, life below water (SDG 14), while also increasing climate awareness and action (SDG13) and advancing sustainable cities and communities (SDG11). In Vanuatu, the Leweton Cultural Village is a community-led cultural enterprise advancing climate justice (SDG13), gender equality (SDG5), culturally appropriate education (SDG4), and economic prospects (SDG8) for the community, as well as increasing its resilience (SDG3). The authors consider how these and other examples might inspire deeper integration of culture, particularly cultural practices featuring music and sound, into policy efforts to achieve the SDGs in the Asia-Pacific.
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- Title
- Integrating music and sound into efforts to advance the sustainable development goals in the Asia-Pacific: case studies from Indonesia, Vanuatu and Australia
- Authors
- Catherine Grant (Corresponding Author) - Griffith UniversityBrydie-Leigh Bartleet (Author) - Griffith UniversityLeah Barclay (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Business and Creative IndustriesJoseph Lamont (Author) - Sumba Integrated DevelopmentSandy Sur (Author) - Leweton Cultural Group
- Publication details
- International Journal of Cultural Policy, Vol.28(4), pp.499-512
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.1080/10286632.2021.1971206
- ISSN
- 1477-2833
- Organisation Unit
- Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Business and Creative Industries
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99575508902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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