A programme to support Indian artists tackling climate change issue

British Council, the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural exchange, launched ‘Climate Futures: South Asia’ recently. The programme aims at fostering sustainable practices within the arts and creative sectors in India. The programme, which is now open for applications will offer significant grant opportunities for artists, cultural organisations, and creative collaborations to address the climate emergency through innovative projects and practices.
The Climate Futures: South Asia programme is designed to provide support to the arts sector, offering grants of £15,000 (approx Rs 16 lakh) to artists and cultural organisations.This new grant scheme 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 and optimise infrastructure to advance climate change awareness within the arts and creative industries.
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.
To support potential applicants, the British Council will host a series of information sessions in September. These sessions will provide guidance on the application process and help applicants understand how to maximise their chances of securing funding.
"At the British Council, we strongly believe that art holds a pivotal role in tackling the climate crisis. Through creativity and cultural expression, artists have the unique ability to address environmental challenges and inspire meaningful action. The Climate Futures: South Asia initiative presents an exciting opportunity for artists and cultural organisations to take the lead in sustainability, driving innovative projects that foster change on both local and global scales," said Ruchira Das, Director Arts India, British Council.