The British Council today launched a new programme Climate Futures: South Asia that aims to foster sustainable practices within the arts and creative sectors in India. It is designed to provide support to the arts sector, offering grants of £15,000 to artists and cultural organisations. The new programme also seeks to offer creative collaborations to address the climate emergency through innovative projects and practices, as per the Council. To support potential applicants, the British Council will host a series of information sessions. These sessions will provide guidance on the application process and help applicants understand how to maximise their chances of securing funding. These sessions are scheduled on October 8 and 22, all at 10 GMT. This new grant scheme by the British Council aims to support a diverse range of projects that: – Curate artistic experiences that promote awareness of the climate crisis. – Develop and implement decarbonisation strategies for arts and cultural organisations. – Establish processes for tracking and reducing carbon emissions and waste. – Optimise infrastructure to advance climate change awareness within the arts and creative industries. The application for the programme is underway. Interested candidates can register by November 25 at bit.ly Successful applicants will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the global climate conversation by integrating sustainability into their artistic practices and fostering international collaboration.
