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Cultural relations, multilateralism and sustainable development

Reflections from the International Cultural Relations Research Alliance conference.

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Women in Focus: Gender dynamics in India's Arts and Culture Sector

This study investigates cultural biases, social norms, gender stereotypes and structural barriers that impact women’s journeys in creative professions.

Cultural Relations in Action: A research study on the British Council’s International Collaboration Grants programme

What are the ingredients to building cultural relations? What are the benefits? This new research study explores cultural relations through the International Collaboration Grants programme.

Eurovision 2023 research. Culture, place and partnership: the cultural relations of Eurovision

United by music? Researching the role of Eurovision 2023 and mega-events in peace, place, shared values, cultural relations, and 'soft power'.
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Mapping trends and best practice in climate action and sustainability in the arts

Research report: this report seeks to map out the current climate crisis and sustainability responses across the British arts and cultural sectors.

Our climate change research: advancing knowledge, enabling action

Article highlighting how research and insight generated by the British Council is contributing to climate action.

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Mapping and research into arts and technology in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea

Research report: this report offers insight into the key trends and characteristics of the arts and technology sectors in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.

Visual arts mapping report | Sub-Saharan Africa

This study provides an overview of the visual arts sectors in nine countries within Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), identifying emerging visual arts trends, opportunities and recommendations.

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Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth Essay Collection

Essay collection: these essays explore heritage’s relationship to sustainable development from a variety of different perspectives, through case studies, concepts and practical approaches.

The Missing Foundation: Culture’s place within and beyond the SDGs

Research report: a thought-provoking report on culture’s place within and beyond the UN SDGs.