New research and insight on climate change is an important aspect of The Climate Connection and other British Council programmes and partnerships. We have a particular focus on the role of young people and international cultural relations in climate action.
The British Council in Japan supports international joint research contributing to climate change, a global issue, and are supporting new trilateral research collaborati
The research highlights the urgent issue of cultural heritage being at risk from climate change, and explores best practices to protect against these effects focusing on East Africa.
The Big Conversation Climate Change delivers new insights on values and attitudes towards climate change in China, India, Japan and Mexico – major world economies.
This research considers how national cultural policy can strengthen the creative climate movement, and thereby mobilise action at scale.
The research showcases the voices of more than 8,000 young people, from 23 countries, whose views have contributed to the Global Youth Letter on Climate Action.
The Cultural Relations Collection includes a series of essays exploring the role of cultural relations in responding to global environmental challenges.
This research focuses on the lively debate of more than 20 mayors and city leaders, from 19 countries, on the urgent issue of climate-forced displacement.
A deeper understanding of the perceptions, attitudes, and readiness of young people in Afghanistan, Bangladesh Pakistan and Sri Lanka around climate vulnerability and their action.
This research looks at how the English language teaching community is addressing climate action and environmental sustainability, and serves as both an inspiration and a call to action.
This research focuses on the gender dimensions of climate change, highlighting how women and men experience the impacts of climate change and what can be done to minimise the risk.
Future by Design aims to inspire a global dialogue around climate change, while showcasing radical thinking about the role design can play in responding to urgent environmental issues.
Fashion Open Studio uses an action research approach to showcase the work of young fashion designers around the world.