At a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty and competition for global influence, investing in cultural relations and the creative industries is not a peripheral activity.
Mapping the role, impact, and future potential of festivals across all ASEAN member states.
Five years on from COP26, the report looks at how culture has moved from being seen as something vulnerable to climate change to being an active part of the response.
Commissioned by the Scottish Government in partnership with the British Council, this report explores whether a dedicated cultural export service might be worth establishing.
Reflections on the 2026 International Cultural Policy Research Conference
The Development Studies Association conference (2026) brought over 500 researchers, practitioners and policymakers to Dublin to reflect on questions of adaptation, resilience and future.
Art as Peace Building: an exploration of practices and impact scenarios of how arts and culture address fragility and conflict
Evaluation of DAE-Creative Bootcamp (2023–2025), a British Council and Fundación Bunge y Born programme strengthening design start-ups through mentoring, training and innovation.
Exploring climate-adaptive architecture in Bangladesh, this report highlights community-driven, low-cost innovations shaping resilient, sustainable and inclusive built environments.
External evaluation of The British Council’s contribution to social cohesion through its arts programmes.