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Making sense of climate change in the digital age

Essay discussing making sense of climate change in a digital world where new communication technologies are prevalent.

An obtuse triangle: the nexus between digital skills, soft power and climate change mitigation in Georgia

Essay discussing climate change mitigation, soft power and digital skills in the context of Georgia.

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COVID-19: impact and innovation in the Americas arts and culture sector

In the third part of our arts and cultural COVID-19 series, we explore how the arts and cultural sector across the Americas are responding to the pandemic.

Pasig River Art for Urban Change: 'Anak Ka Ng' by Ralph Eya and children from Hospicio de San Jose. We are proud to partner with Metro Manila Development Authority in promoting creative use of public space and reviving the Philippine capital's important transportation route and water source.

Creative innovation in the East Asia arts and culture sector

In the second of a series of articles on the international impact of COVID-19 on the arts and cultural sector, we consider the experience in East Asia.

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How we are adapting our work during COVID-19

During this public health crisis, the British Council is innovating at a pace you might not expect from an 86-year old organisation.

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Hammamet reflections: North Africa’s digital future

With North Africa again witnessing real instability, Insight hosts a debate on the implications of digital tech for the region and the UK.

The age of accelerations

Thomas Friedman talks to the Future Leaders Connect programme about how technology is changing the world – and what policymakers should do about it.

Interview with Thomas Friedman

Thomas Friedman, best-selling author, speaks to Insight about his latest book: ‘Thank You For Being Late’.

Interview with Tom Fletcher

Tom Fletcher, better known as the ‘Naked Diplomat’, talks to Insight about ‘Citizen Diplomacy’, Soft Power, and how digital technology can help to improve the world.