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An expanding European Union and a more interconnected Europe has brought down barriers – physical, political, economic and cultural – bringing increased opportunities and mobility for European citizens, but also giving rise to a new set of challenges and tensions.
We are moving towards promoting UK cultural relations in a more multilateral way with most of our projects involving partners from several countries.
Our key themes respond to the challenges Europe faces in becoming an increasingly open, creative, competitive and global player.
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| Climate change is not only a global issue, but also a transversal one. The emission of greenhouse gasses is caused by all areas of human activity and it is clear that a significant reduction in carbon emissions can only be achieved through the efforts of all. What could be the role of the cultural sector? Do the arts have the capacity to raise public awareness about climate change? Can they warn the public for possible consequences? Should they incite the people to reduce their ecological footprint? And shouldn’t art institutions and artists also develop ecological working methods to produce, present and distribute art? |
20 May - 21 May; 17 July - 16 July
TTT Transforma Think Tank; Transforma Lab What's the role of artistic and creative production in the fields of competitive development, sustainable cities, leadership or and the creative economy? Academics, politicians, representatives of the media and other professionals join the debate led by Transforma Think Tank – associated with the British Council – with the aim of producing an Arts Event in the public arena. |
The British Council is a partner of Maria Matos Theatre in
The Two Degrees Conference: Art, Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Friday 06 and Saturday 07 May - Maria Matos Theatre The United Nations Development Program puts forward a limit for global warming of 2ºC; surpassing this limit would have irreversible consequences for the conditions of life on Earth. Still, neither the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen, nor the Cancun Summit, managed to provide for a workable agreement. If greenhouse gases continue to grow at the actual rhythm, all scientific models predict a raise in temperature of up to 4ºC until the end of the century.
www.teatromariamatos.pt/pt/prog/conversas/2010-2011/doisgraus |
Some of our current projects and programmes
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Migrant Integration Policy Index
Using 148 policy indicators, this study creates a rich, multi-dimensional picture of migrants' opportunities to participate in European societies. |
Our Shared Europe
Our Shared Europe works to strengthen the bonds of mutual knowledge and trust between Muslims and other majority and minority communities in Europe through the development of a series of initiatives. |
Inclusion and Diversity in Education (INDIE)
Inclusion & Diversity in Education is a project that addresses the challenges migration presents to schools in Europe. Five schools in Portugal take part in the project. |
Transatlantic Network 2020
Transatlantic Network 2020 works to strengthen ties between Europe and North America through the creation of a sustainable network of next generation leaders. Find out how to take part. |
Bilingual schools
Many governments around the world are now seeing a bilingual approach to education as a more effective way of preparing young people to meet the challenges of studying and working in an increasingly multilingual and integrated world |
Language Rich Europe
Through fresh research, a pioneering new tool - the Language Rich Europe Index - and a network of partners, this project seeks to highlighting good language policy / practice to enable informed policy choices |
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Fashioning the Future Awards 2011 - Fashion’s Campaign for ‘Unique’
Now in its third year, Fashioning the Future Awards 2011 invites students and recent graduates to provoke and nurture unique responses to our collective desire for a thriving world. These awards are a showcase for exceptional work that celebrates ‘Unique’ ways to create our futures.
Fashioning the Future is the leading international crossdisciplinary platform for celebrating innovative initiatives towards fashion design for sustainability, its development and communication. It recognizes the possibilities envisaged through the work of students and recent graduates from across the world.
Fashioning the Future is designed and coordinated by the Centre for Sustainable Fashion at London College of Fashion. Find out more about Fashion’s Campaign for ‘Unique’ |
IndieLisboa
IndieLisboa is a chance to encounter the most recent and interesting works of independent cinema from all over the world. The main aim of the Festival is to discover new films and new directors in the universe of independent cinema. By focussing on authorial creativity and independence, IndieLisboa has become the most important Portuguese Film festival. |
Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa
The Lisbon Architecture Triennale — the most significant architectural event in the Iberian Peninsula — is now in preparation for its second edition. The British Council is partnering with the Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa to bring the work of Alison and Peter Smithson to Lisbon. |
Cultural Leadership International (CLI)
The project is developing a new generation of cultural leaders. They will use skills and experience gained on the programme to better lead their organisations and inspire an open, tolerant and integrated society.
CLI will cultivate and support international partnerships and collaborations using UK cultural leadership expertise. The project will also generate opportunities for the international exchange of knowledge, experiences and ideas, and support people in fulfilling their potential and realising their aspirations. |
Darwin Now
DARWIN NOW is a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. The British Council’s international programme of activities will mark the bicentenary of Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary since the publication of his landmark work On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. |
BritLit
This project uses contemporary British literature as a language learning tool. Teachers have access to classroom materials, worksheets and projects and are offered the opportunity to work with contemporary British authors and poets. |
Climate Change
Climate change is having an impact upon everyone and all sectors of society. Through strengthening networks and relationships among people, we are increasing understanding of the case for tackling climate change and championing implementation of international agreements that address the threats of climate change. |
British Council contribution to ExperimentaDesign09
The British contribution to Timeless explores and expresses the idea of ‘place’ within ‘time’ through a series of commissions that are specific responses to Lisbon; its resources, identity and location.
The six selected designers share a sensibility towards their practice which reflects either a renewed recognition of local skills and vernacular typologies or encourages local engagement and joint civic action. The extent to which these ideas have penetrated design practice in the UK is reflected in the disciplines which the commissions represent; architecture, graphics, jewellery, interiors and furniture. |
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