The Global Fellowship is a programme which aims to increase
awareness of the social, economic and environmental impact of
globalisation on the population of the world. We no longer
can live in the belief that the choices we make are singular and
affect only ourselves or the small number of people around
us. Our team’s commitment to reducing its impact on the
environment is in line with the key aims and objectives
of the British Council, the Department for Education, and our
primary target audiences; Fellows (past, present and future),
schools and colleges.
One of the British Council’s three corporate
areas of work is climate change, the outcomes of which
help us achieve our corporate purpose. We work to:
- Increase understanding of the case for
tackling climate change
- Increase support for the achievement and implementation of
international agreements that address the threats of climate
change
- Strengthen relationships and networks which lead to action on
climate change mitigation and adaptation
One of the primary areas
of interest of the Global Fellowship is to foster
conversations and understanding among young people of the economic
and social impact of globalisation. If we are equipping young
people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become the
leaders of tomorrow, it is also to do so responsibly with concern
for future generations. The leaders of tomorrow will need to
be armed with an understanding of and sensitivity to the
environmental impact of the economic and social choices they make,
and conversely the impact of the environment on their ability to
make those choices. From the declared interests of our primary
audience (Fellows, the Fellowship Network and schools and
colleges), environmental sustainability is also a key
concern.
Light pollution in Rio de Janeiro
Agriculture in India
Core team values:
We will address
issues of environmental responsibility in internal monitoring and
evaluation by asking;
i.
if environmental issues have been addressed in the delivery of a
particular area / activity,
ii. if
so, how and to what effect
iii. if not,
why not.
We will always opt
for environmentally conscious and/or ethically sourced products if
they are available and expect our partners to do the
same.
In 2009, all Global
Fellowship branded material was made from recylced material or
came from ethical and sustainable sources.
We will raise
awareness among participants of the environmental impact of running
the Global Fellowship programme, as well as the
environmental impact of globalisation alongside other social and
economic questions.
We will continue to work
with our partners and primary stakeholder to raise awareness of the
importance of responsible and environmentally conscious engagement
in a global agenda.