Recommendations and long-term plans
Having taken the first steps and introduced the initial improvements, you understand your institution better, you know how it works and which processes can be easier and which are more difficult to implement. This is a great basis for considering long-term goals – those you would like to achieve in a year, two years, etc. If you have the opportunity, it is worth conducting an environmental audit of your institution (on a scale that is feasible for you). This will give you a broader picture of your institution’s impact on the environment and provide you with data that can help you prioritise various decisions. (see: AUDIT)

Knowledge and imagination
When looking for solutions, seek advice from experts. This is particularly important in areas requiring specialist knowledge and insight, such as green infrastructure investment, digital carbon footprint, or expertise on the best solutions for the local natural ecosystem. When seeking different perspectives, it is also worth involving creative and artistic people in the process of designing changes, as well as inviting the local community and neighbouring institutions to the discussion in the spirit of shared responsibility for the local ecosystem.

> When preparing to build its green team, the Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art invited the artistic community and those involved in natural sciences to collaborate. Read more: Green Team: Pro-environmental workshops and training courses for Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art staff and artists-in-residence.