int'l touring & environmental responsibility programme
The International Touring & Environmental Responsibility programme (ITER) returns for 2026 with with an open call for arts organisations and individuals to take part in developing sustainable, inclusive and just models for international touring.
Now in its fifth year and joined by Scotland, ITER invites artists and organisations to develop explore ways of reducing their impact on the environment by rethinking their approach to touring through free online seminars, networking opportunities and project funding of up to £30,000.
ITER also fosters relationships between artists and companies based in England, Denmark, Scotland and Norway, supporting them to develop new, environmentally responsible, inclusive and equitable approaches together to international touring and collaboration.
ITER 2026 will continue to centre workshops around climate justice, and provide expanded networking opportunities, including the launch of a new alumni network to support longer-term collaboration across countries.
As before, the programme will be split into two offerings.
Pathfinders – an introduction to sustainable touring principles for beginners
Changemakers – a more advanced programme for those who have begun embedding sustainability into their work and are ready to take the next step, and may be ready to lead on new models of change
There are up to 60 places available across both the Pathfinder programme and Changemaker programme. Each offers a unique and exciting opportunity to engage deeply in international touring and collaboration.