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From 2008 to 2011 we are organising our work around three broad themes with high relevance for the UK and Norway. Each theme consists of a series of partnership projects in the following cross disciplinary areas and will receive similar human and financial resource from the British Council in Norway over the 3 year period.
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Energy, climate change and consumption |
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Art and the evolving public domain |
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Diversity, migration and demographic change |
Projects under this theme consider the impact of energy use on our environment, and the actions being taken (or not being taken) at different levels of society to encourage sustainable behaviours and to mitigate the effects of climate change. This theme builds upon the strategic energy relationship between Norway and the UK, and places a special emphasis on discussions around resource exploitation in “the High North”. Work under this theme will aim to inform and develop the strong interest in the energy, climate change and consumption debate in both countries.
Projects under this theme address the lively ongoing discussions around the definition of art and the public domain which are characterised by such contested concepts as “public/private space”, “social space”, “community space”, “common/shared space”, “third space”, “real place” and “new public art”. Under this theme we will showcase UK artistic contributions and further stimulate public policy debate in order to position the UK as an innovative and creative partner in this evolving field.
Projects under this theme address the recurring topics of identity, multiculturalism and diversity together with other significant demographic shifts in our societies (for example the aging population). These topics are prominent in both Norwegian and British societal and cultural debates, and pose a significant adaptive challenge for the advanced societies of Western Europe. We aim to expose our audiences and partners to the experiences, ideas and contributions of both the UK and third countries with respect to these issues. rd country policy perspectives with our audiences and partners, and help broker and implement joint initiatives which further develop these internationalist and entrepreneurial approaches.
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