Online Report Launch: Culture-based Climate Action

Launching in October, a new British Council-commissioned report by KEA European Affairs explores the growing role of culture in responding to the climate crisis.

To mark the report's launch, join us online on Wednesday 28 October 2026 for one of two webinars, bringing the report's findings into dialogue with practitioners, policymakers, cultural leaders and artists working at the intersection of culture and climate action.  

Drawing on international research, case studies and expert perspectives, the report, Culture-based Climate Action: Mapping the Global Evidence from COP26 to COP30, examines how artists, cultural organisations and creative practitioners are contributing to climate action worldwide, while highlighting key challenges and opportunities facing the sector. 

The webinars will explore key themes emerging from the research, including creative climate action, Indigenous and local knowledge, cultural heritage resilience, policy development, financing and community-led approaches.  

Speakers will share insights from their own work and reflect on the role culture can play in addressing one of the defining challenges of our time. 

The event will take place twice on the same day, allowing participants from different regions to attend the session that best suits their time zone: 

• 09:30-11:00 CET (08:30-10:00 BST)
• 17:00-18:30 CET (16:00-17:30 BST)

Participation is free, and attendees are welcome to register for the session most convenient for them. 

BSL signing provided throughout.

Registered participants will be among the first to receive the report when it is published in October.

Who Should Attend? 

This webinar is open to artists, cultural practitioners, researchers, policymakers, funders, climate professionals and anyone interested in the growing relationship between culture and climate action. Whether you are new to the topic or already working in this field, the discussions will offer valuable insights into current practice, emerging evidence and future opportunities.