Sustainable Development Goals

New research has captured the views and experiences of climate change of over 8,000 young people across 23 countries. More needs to be done to bring these diverse voices into dialogue.

A tool to deepen understanding of the link between arts, culture and social and economic development. Learn more about culture's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Research report: we present a rigorous review of the nature, scope and strength of evidence regarding the role of TE in development in low- and lower-middle income countries.

Forthcoming British Council research explores the role of tertiary education in equitable and sustainable development, including its support for basic education.

A study of four creative districts in Thailand, focusing on the unique features of their creative ecosystems and the interlinks between hubs and neighbourhoods.

British Council Arts Director Kate Arthurs speaks at the UN about how culture can help reduce poverty and create social change.

Read Culture and International Development: Towards an Interdisciplinary Methodology, a literature review on culture and development and a proposal for a future methodology.

Research series: this report explores British Council’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, which centres on peace, justice and strong institutions.

July 2017: We shed light on the growing role that social enterprise is playing in support of women’s empowerment.

October 2016: Gender equality in the UK, from the perspective of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.