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We host the third of our Against Disappearance events – a series of discussions about Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Culture.

Join us from 29th – 31st March for a three-day online event which will highlight the value of cultural heritage and its contemporary relevance.

The British Council is pleased to announce the launch of a series of creative commissions exploring climate change through art, science and digital technology.

For the second in our series of Against Disappearance discussions, we are exploring the different legacies of cultural and commercial exchange.

The Missing Pillar Talks event series on culture's contribution to Sustainable Development. Watch the first two events: heritage and sustainable development, and working together.

Apply to be part of Creating Heroines: an online workshop for artists in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka focusing on gender equality

Opportunity to research arts and homelessness projects in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Oceania as part of a five-year plan to develop a hive and hubs network

We have now selected five projects working in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to protect heritage sites, collections and intangible practices from the growing threat of climate change.

A tool to deepen understanding of the link between arts, culture and social and economic development. Learn more about culture's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Over the summer, 18 UK artists were awarded small commissions to create activity pages to inspire people at home to explore British South Asian heritage.