The policies of cultural projects and institutions under MÍR are being revised according with the City's Culture Policy and the Green Deal.
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Reykjavík City Library's new policy is expected to be ready by fall 2024. Staff are also developing a new policy for Reykjavík Art Museum. City Museum has completed policy making and is in the implementation phase. Policies for City of Literature and Music City need to be developed.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the first half of 2026
Status: In progress
Status report on July 1, 2025
The City Library Policy is complete. Policies for the City of literature and Music City programs are now in development.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | Reykjavík City Library's new policy is expected to be ready by fall 2024. A new policy for Reykjavík Art Museum is also in progress. City Museum has completed policy making and is in the implementation phase. Policies for City of Literature and Music City need to be developed. |
| July 2023 |
Policy making for City of Literature and Music City will happen in late November 2023, considering the City's Cultural Policy and the Green Deal. |
| January 2023 | Several sub-policies in the Department of Culture & Sports have expired and need renewal. In light of the merger of the Department of Culture & Tourism and the Department of Sports & Leisure, this work was put on hold and will resume in 2023. The Reykjavík City Museum has completed its policy development. |
| July 2022 | Several sub-policies in the Department of Culture & Tourism have expired and need renewal. The Reykjavík UNESCO City of Literature policy has been renewed and is awaiting approval by the Culture, Sports and Recreation Council. The Reykjavík City Museum has begun policy development and plans to complete it by the end of 2022. |
Related actions
Societal objective
- 1. For All of Us | The Green Deal Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True | The Green Deal Children and adolescents let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts will be integrated into city life | Green Deal Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all | Green Deal Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health | Green Deal A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved conversations with residents | Green Deal Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.