At FIC, we believe that culture can transform, unite and promote well-being. That is why we are working to ensure that our festival is increasingly environmentally responsible, accessible to everyone and connected to the community.
In 2026, we developed a Social and Environmental Sustainability Plan that incorporates measures relating to mobility, resources, waste, accessibility, inclusion and the local economy.
The Clownbaret International Festival has grown enormously over the past 20 years. And it has done so in a way that benefits the Canary Islands. By decentralising the programme to reach everyone and by staging shows that speak a universal language.
We have been visiting hospitals, centres for people with disabilities and care homes for the elderly with our Social Clowns and clown workshops for people with disabilities. We have made it our mission to leave nothing but happiness and laughter in every corner we have visited and, above all, we have conveyed this message through all the communication channels we use.
We do this out of responsibility and because our land, where we live, deserves the respect and care that our culture provides. For this reason, the FIC and all of us who make it possible are allied with the necessary strategies to ensure its continued sustainable growth in social inclusion and equality.
We encourage the use of public transport, walking, cycling and car-sharing. We also plan the team’s and artists’ travel efficiently and use online meetings wherever possible.
We reuse materials, minimise single-use items and facilitate separate waste collection across the festival sites. After each activity, we check the venues to ensure they are left clean and tidy.
We prioritise working with local businesses, professionals and suppliers, and we collaborate with cultural, social and educational organisations in the Canary Islands to ensure that culture fosters a sense of community.
The BioVaso Movement is a circular, direct, and replicable initiative created to replace reusable plastic cups with compostable, waterproof cardboard cups at cultural and sporting events. Developed by TROPIBATT INNOVACIÓN INTEGRAL and with a clear awareness of the impact this waste generates, this movement advocates for a paradigm shift in the relationship between leisure and the environment.
We prioritise the use of existing spaces and infrastructure and, wherever possible, schedule activities during the day to make the most of natural light and reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
We prioritise our website, social media and digital channels in order to gradually reduce our use of paper and printed materials. We also share recommendations to help the public participate in a more sustainable way.
We are working to improve accessibility at our venues, to make it easier for diverse groups to take part, and to promote safe, inclusive and discrimination-free spaces.
The festival brings the performing arts to hospitals, schools, care homes for the elderly, centres for people with disabilities and other community venues.
A través del clown y el humor creamos momentos de encuentro, participación y bienestar, acercando la cultura a diferentes públicos y municipios.
Sustainability is an ongoing process. At each edition, we assess our actions, identify areas for improvement and continue to work to ensure that the FIC has the lowest possible impact and the greatest possible positive impact on people and the region.
The festival brings the performing arts to hospitals, schools, care homes for the elderly, centres for people with disabilities and other community venues.
A través del clown y el humor creamos momentos de encuentro, participación y bienestar, acercando la cultura a diferentes públicos y municipios.
