ICOM-SUSTAIN + ICOM-AVICOM Workshop Dubai 2025 Survey

Premises. The present Survey has been set up in order to better understand the point of view of our Members and Communities on the topic Why We Talk About Sustainable Communities (digital and online) and their Importance in the Cultural Sector. ICOM-SUSTAIN and ICOM-AVICOM will address this topic during the Workshop Session C1 on 13 November 2025, 14.30-16:00.

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Deadline 24th October 2025

2.What do you consider essential for building and nurturing a sustainable digital community within the museum sector? (Select up to 3 options)

Staff training in digital skills and sustainability awareness

Clear institutional guidelines or strategies for digital engagement

Shared digital platforms and tools for collaboration

Ethical frameworks (e.g., consent, inclusivity, data protection)

Environmentally conscious digital practices (e.g., low-carbon solutions)

Community co-creation and participatory approaches

Adequate funding and resource allocation

International partnerships and knowledge exchange

Other (please specify)

3.In your museum’s digital practices, how important is sustainability (environmental and social) when adopting new technologies?

Not important at all

Slightly important

Moderately important

Very important

Essential

4.To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “Digital transformation in museums should always be guided by equity, cultural sensitivity, and environmental sustainability.”

5.Which digital tools or platforms does your museum currently use to engage communities in a sustainable way? (Select all that apply.)

Virtual/online exhibitions

Immersive technologies (Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality)

Community-driven archives or platforms

Social media for dialogue and participation

Open-source or low-carbon digital solutions

Artificial Intellingence

Other (please specify)

6.What are the main challenges your museum faces in building sustainable digital communities? (Select up to 3 challenges.)

Limited financial resources

Lack of staff digital skills or training

Dependence on proprietary platforms

High environmental impact of digital tools (e.g., energy use, carbon footprint)

Digital divide / unequal access for communities

Ethical concerns (consent, cultural sensitivity, data security)

Other (please specify)

7.Does your museum measure its carbon footprint?

Yes

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