New Appointment: Climate Action Programme Lead for the Culture Sector

20.10.2025

The National Library of Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of Judith Musker Turner as the new Climate Action Programme Lead for the culture sector. This is a pivotal role that will drive forward the sector’s response to the climate and nature emergencies.

With a strong background in climate action and stakeholder engagement, Judith brings a wealth of expertise, passion, and strategic insight to this newly established post, which is funded by the Welsh Government as part of delivering ambition 16 of the Priorities for Culture.

This appointment marks a significant step forward in supporting cultural organisations as they consider sustainable development. Judith will work collaboratively across the culture sector to deliver action and progress for the whole sector in response to climate change.

Judith will be based at the National Library of Wales but has a remit to deliver for the culture sector across the whole of Wales.

Speaking about the appointment, Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, Chief Executive of the National Library of Wales, said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Judith into this vital role. The Library has made significant progress on decarbonisation of the estate, but we still have much work to do to ensure that climate action is considered in every aspect of our work.  The culture sector has a unique power to inspire change, and under Judith’s leadership, we look forward to seeing bold, creative, and impactful climate action at the Library and across the sector.”

Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership said:
“I am thrilled the Welsh Government has been able to support this appointment as part of delivering the Priorities for Culture. At consultation, we heard from sector stakeholders that their ability to respond to the climate and nature emergencies was limited, with leadership and access to specialist knowledge being a cause for concern. Judith’s significant experience and Networks in the arts sector will be especially valuable, and I am confident that the whole of the culture sector will benefit from Judith’s expertise. I look forward to hearing about the impacts this role will achieve.”
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About The National Library of Wales

The National Library of Wales is a library for Wales and the world. Located in Aberystwyth, it is the home of the story of Wales. Opened in 1907, the Library is the centre of research into the culture and heritage of Wales and the Celtic nations.

The purpose of the Library is to make Wales’ culture and heritage accessible for everyone to learn, research and enjoy. The Library is a legal deposit library, which means it is entitled to a copy of every print publication in Britain and Ireland, but its collections also include the following:

• 7,000,000 feet of film
• 250,000 hours of video
• 6,000,000 books and newspapers
• 40,000 manuscripts
• 1,500,000 maps
• 150,000 hours of sound
• 950,000 photographs
• 60,000 works of art
• 1,900 cubic meters of archives

You can search the collections online. You will find further information along with a list of resources on the National Library of Wales website.