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Cultural relations in schools: evolving practice in a globalised world

This study provides an overview of the benefits and impact of schools collaborating internationally through a cultural relations approach.

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A Cultural Relations Approach to Development: Why and how the British Council approach to development works

New report on the valuable approaches that Cultural Relations offer to delivering development programmes in ODA countries.

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Research in the midst of conflict: New perspectives on peacebuilding in Sudan and Ethiopia

New research from the Enabling University Peace Education (EUPE) project on conflict and peacebuilding in Sudan and Ethiopia.

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Cultural relations, multilateralism and sustainable development

Reflections from the International Cultural Relations Research Alliance conference.

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.

Community members look and point at photos at the exhibition of Photovoice club in Gia Lai province, Vietnam.

Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth Essay Collection

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

The Missing Foundation: Culture’s place within and beyond the SDGs

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

Science for peace?: A history of the British Council’s cultural relations

This essay examines the role of science as a peacebuilding tool.

What does the UK’s international development strategy need to succeed?

Critical to the success of the International Development strategy is for the UK to build trusted, modern partnerships that enable international cooperation and action on shared priorities.