Arts and culture

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

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

This report explores art and creative technology in Malaysia, defining areas for development, exploration and further enquiry.

Two reports providing transnational evidence on the barriers and improvements to equal participation of disabled artists and arts practitioners within European Culture and performing arts.

In this essay the authors make a powerful case for artistic expression as a means by which true peace can be achieved.

The State of Creativity by the Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) is a series of essays reflecting on UK creative industry policy over the last ten years. Available in nine languages.

Essay collection: this series looks at how the arts enable reparative engagement with legacies of trauma and conflict.

This research takes a closer look at festivals in Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore, exploring the state of play, opportunities and needs in each country.

The arts have a significant role to play in helping us address climate change. We look at the role that cultural policy has in helping us develop and envisage a more sustainable world.

A report on the impact of the British Council's international disability arts work by Tim Wheeler. Includes discussion of current issues, case studies and resources.