The Creative Cities Network is a program of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) created in 2004 to promote cooperation between member cities of the program that have recognized creativity as a main factor for their urban development and that prioritize cultural industries in their local plans, proactively cooperating at the international level in social, economic, cultural and natural aspects. Currently the network is made up of more than 350 cities.[1]​ The network covers seven creative fields:

• - Crafts and popular arts.

• - Digital art.

• - Cinema.

• - Design.

• - Gastronomy.

• - Literature.

• - Music.

• - Architecture.

By joining the Network, cities commit to sharing their good practices and developing links that bring together the public and private sectors and civil society to:.

• - Strengthen the creation, production, distribution and dissemination of cultural activities, goods and services;

• - Develop hubs of creativity and innovation and increase the opportunities available to creators and professionals in the cultural sector;

• - Improve access and participation in cultural life, particularly for the benefit of disadvantaged groups and vulnerable people;.

• - Fully integrate culture and creativity into your sustainable development plans.

This program is a privileged partner of UNESCO since it constitutes a favorable means for the implementation and achievement of the objectives of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

• - World Cities Day.

• - United Nations Human Settlements Programme.

• - Map of Creative Cities.