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Strengthening UK Soft Power: Strategic Recommendations

Backed by 20 of the UK’s most influential independent organisations, the UK Soft Power Group’s new report outlines strategic recommendations to unlock the full potential of UK soft power.

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Creative Technology Hubs in Germany: Mapping Creative Technology Hubs and Considering their Potential for Inclusive Practice with Migrants in Germany

Mapping creative tech hubs in Germany, exploring how immersive technologies can support innovation, inclusion and skills development for migrant communities.

The politics of expendability: decolonial reflections on the state of climate justice at COP27

Winning dissertation of the New Voices in Cultural Relations competition. This essay examines the policy outcomes of the twenty-seventh Conference of the Parties (COP27).

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Next Generation Iraq

Next Generation Iraq explores the aspirations, priorities and challenges experienced by one of the world’s youngest populations, engaging with over 1,200 Iraqi youths aged 18-30.

Students at Schools COP27 event in London.

Global priorities for enhancing school-based climate change and sustainability education

Explore the latest in climate change and sustainability education.
The report depicts insights from case studies in India, Iraq, and Zambia.

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The British Council Strategic Literature Review: Climate Change Impacts on Cultural Heritage

Research report: the first report ever to explore both intangible and tangible cultural heritage linked to climate change, covering an unparalleled range of research.

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.

Climate action, community resilience and women’s empowerment

The British Council announces a new partnership with University of Cambridge to support an international research programme on community-led climate resilience.

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Malaysia Arts and Technology report

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