Building on over 70 years of experience developing long-term relationships between the United Kingdom and other countries, the British Council is pleased to announce its new initiative, Transatlantic Network 2020.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Transatlantic Network 2020 (TN2020) seeks to create sustainable, multilateral networks that span the Atlantic by engaging future leaders from North America, the UK, and the rest of Europe to collaboratively address global issues.  Building on the history and shared values of the transatlantic relationship, the program aims to foster long-term relationships among future leaders and to incite grassroots action on important global issues.  It is designed to run until 2020.

WHY FOCUS ON THE TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONSHIP?

North America and Europe share a common set of interests – in the advancement of fundamental rights and liberties, education, science and technology.  Reports indicate that North America and Europe need to strengthen the transatlantic relationship and work together more closely to best tackle global issues like climate change, immigration, and security.  TN2020 will foster collaboration between the next generation of North American and European leaders.

HOW WILL THE PROGRAM WORK?

TN2020 will feature initiatives that give a voice to the next generation of leaders on both sides of the Atlantic, encouraging them to work together to explore common solutions to current and future global issues.  These include:

			An annual conference with high-profile speakers discussing and debating global issues with network participants
			Opportunities to explore global issues first-hand and design projects with network members that contribute to personal and career development
			Interaction with an active and expanding TN2020 alumni network, and other British Council networks across the globe

The project began by bringing 30 participants from across Europe and North America to an inaugural workshop in Berlin in March 2008. Participants were called upon to help shape the future of the TN2020 program.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

TN2020 aims to engage with future leaders from all backgrounds, including those who may take a less-traditional path to influence.  It will draw upon early career professionals between the ages of 25-35 who have the potential to shape society in the coming decades.  

			Participants: If you are interested in participating in the Transatlantic Network 2020 project, please check back regularly to this website for further information.
			Organizations: Global projects, like TN2020, rely on support from organizations interested in fostering strong and forward looking transatlantic relationships.  The British Council will be initiating and building robust relationships with TN2020 partners – governments, global business, the media, advocacy groups, think tanks and academia.  Organizations and corporations involved in TN2020, or who nominate participants for the program, are investing in a powerful, self-sustaining network of young leaders who will foster fresh approaches and strategic solutions to long-term, critical global issues. For more information, please contact TN2020@britishcouncil.org.