o:39529 GREEN TRANSFORMATION POSSIBILITIES ON THE PERIPHERY: POLICIES AND PRACTICE IN THEATRE en This paper explores the potential of green transformation within a theatre sector, focusing on challenges and opportunities faced by cultural institutions in peripheral regions, particularly on the Balkans. It delves into how these institutions navigate complexities of integrating sustainable practices amidst socio-economic constraints and limited infrastructural support. The study critically examines intersection of cultural policies, sustainable development, and theatre practices within a broader context of global climate crisis, highlighting how these elements interact to shape the capacity of environmental stewardship in arts. Despite growing awareness and initiatives, there remain significant disparities in the implementation of green policies in performing arts across peripheral regions, where resources and support structures are often lacking. Through empirical research conducted in seven theatres in Belgrade, not only does the study analyse current practices, but it also examines the extent to which these practices align with international standards, emphasizing pressing need for a more integrated and context-sensitive approach to sustainability in arts. Keywords: green transformation, theatre, sustainability, cultural policies, climate crisis Introduction Keywords: green transformation, theatre, sustainability, cultural policies, climate crisis Introduction 1552101 1857-9477 2026-09-01T07:58:19.040Z 44 yes 46 Jovana Karaulić Fakultet dramskih umetnosti, Univerzitet umetnosti u Beogradu 62471433 0000-0003-4242-6256 46 Ksenija Marković Božović Fakultet dramskih umetnosti, Univerzitet umetnosti u Beogradu 30249319 0000-0003-3196-8754 application/pdf 1300535 https://phaidrabg.bg.ac.rs/o:39529 no yes 1 70 92000001 111A01 Ars academica : Меѓународно научно списание за изведувачки уметности International Scientific Journal for Performing Arts Ars academica : International Scientific Journal for Performing Arts 8 10 147 158 Универзитет „Св. Кирил и Методиј“, Скопје, Факултет за музички уметности и Факултет за драмски уметности - Скопје University „St. Cyril and Methodius“ – Skopje, Faculty of Music Arts and Faculty of drama arts – Skopje 2024