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The UK Branch of the Foundation was created in 1956. Focused on sustainability and equity, our programmes deliver social and environmental impact.
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We are the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch), a European philanthropic organisation supporting art, knowledge and science for a more sustainable world 👋
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🌍 Highlights from our projects
📜 Insights from previous programmes
➡️ gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/
We share:
📢Impact stories from partners
🌍 Highlights from our projects
📜 Insights from previous programmes
➡️ gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/
Happening now - tune in to the launch of Diasporan Perspectives, a think tank for Armenian research. Watch a discussion at the UK Branch exploring diasporan topics with speakers including professors @vickenche.bsky.social and Armine Ishkanian. https://loom.ly/SNqTQUc
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Launch of Diasporan Perspectives
Diasporan Perspectives commissions, publishes and disseminates new research in the social sciences focusing on the Armenian Diaspora and Armenia.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Happening now - tune in to the launch of Diasporan Perspectives, a think tank for Armenian research. Watch a discussion at the UK Branch exploring diasporan topics with speakers including professors @vickenche.bsky.social and Armine Ishkanian. https://loom.ly/SNqTQUc
@lseinequalities.bsky.social
@lseinequalities.bsky.social
This week the Gulbenkian Foundation launches a new Armenian think tank – Diasporan Perspectives – via a livestreamed event.
The think tank will commission and share social science research, and convene Armenian leaders, policy makers and experts. Watch event:
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The think tank will commission and share social science research, and convene Armenian leaders, policy makers and experts. Watch event:
gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...
Launch of Diasporan Perspectives
A new think tank for the Armenian Diaspora launches at the Foundation's UK Branch.
gulbenkian.pt
December 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This week the Gulbenkian Foundation launches a new Armenian think tank – Diasporan Perspectives – via a livestreamed event.
The think tank will commission and share social science research, and convene Armenian leaders, policy makers and experts. Watch event:
gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...
The think tank will commission and share social science research, and convene Armenian leaders, policy makers and experts. Watch event:
gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ne...
Nominations for the 2026 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity are open! The €1 million Prize recognises extraordinary climate leadership and proven achievements that benefit people and the planet.
Learn more and nominate: gulbenkian.pt/en/news/nomi...
Learn more and nominate: gulbenkian.pt/en/news/nomi...
Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2026
The €1 million Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity helps accelerate proven, impactful climate action that benefits people and the planet.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Nominations for the 2026 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity are open! The €1 million Prize recognises extraordinary climate leadership and proven achievements that benefit people and the planet.
Learn more and nominate: gulbenkian.pt/en/news/nomi...
Learn more and nominate: gulbenkian.pt/en/news/nomi...
Congratulations to Runa Khan & @friendshipngo.bsky.social for the Earthshot Prize win! Runa is a Jury member of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity and represents its mission championing a holistic approach to climate action.
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@earthshotprize.bsky.social
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Earthshot Prize awarded to Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity jury member
Friendship, a non-profit founded by Runa Khan, Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity juror, wins the 2025 ‘Fix Our Climate’ Earthshot Prize.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Congratulations to Runa Khan & @friendshipngo.bsky.social for the Earthshot Prize win! Runa is a Jury member of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity and represents its mission championing a holistic approach to climate action.
gulbenkian.pt/en/news/eart...
@earthshotprize.bsky.social
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@earthshotprize.bsky.social
Why benchmark your Board? This new tool from Cultural Governance Alliance & @cloreleadership.bsky.social helps cultural organisations assess whether they're encouraging a diverse board and helps embed EDI into governance. Try it for your org 👇 culturalgovernancealliance.org/benchmarking...
Benchmarking tool - Cultural Governance Alliance
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November 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Why benchmark your Board? This new tool from Cultural Governance Alliance & @cloreleadership.bsky.social helps cultural organisations assess whether they're encouraging a diverse board and helps embed EDI into governance. Try it for your org 👇 culturalgovernancealliance.org/benchmarking...
Calling creatives, civic leaders and change-makers - youth entrepreneurship programme supported by Gulbenkian, The Agency, invites you to join an online roundtable on 18 November to connect and reimagine the future of youth-led changemaking.
Sign up and share: wearetheagency.co/events/the-p...
Sign up and share: wearetheagency.co/events/the-p...
The Power of Youth Leadership — The Agency. Change Makers.
Young people aren’t waiting for permission, th ey’re alrea dy driving change in communities across the UK. Change isn’t happening for young people, it’s happening with them, and often because of...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Calling creatives, civic leaders and change-makers - youth entrepreneurship programme supported by Gulbenkian, The Agency, invites you to join an online roundtable on 18 November to connect and reimagine the future of youth-led changemaking.
Sign up and share: wearetheagency.co/events/the-p...
Sign up and share: wearetheagency.co/events/the-p...
From 16-19 October, visit Earthworks in the Somerset House courtyard -a participatory sculpture exploring ecology and decolonial thought.
Earthworks is by Portuguese-Angolan artist Mónica de Miranda, co-commissioned by the Gulbenkian Foundation.
https://loom.ly/lV7PU8s
Earthworks is by Portuguese-Angolan artist Mónica de Miranda, co-commissioned by the Gulbenkian Foundation.
https://loom.ly/lV7PU8s
1-54 - Earthworks & Courtyard Events
At this year's 1-54, the heart of the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court is transformed by Earthworks, a large-scale social sculpture by artist Mónica de Miranda.
www.somersethouse.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
From 16-19 October, visit Earthworks in the Somerset House courtyard -a participatory sculpture exploring ecology and decolonial thought.
Earthworks is by Portuguese-Angolan artist Mónica de Miranda, co-commissioned by the Gulbenkian Foundation.
https://loom.ly/lV7PU8s
Earthworks is by Portuguese-Angolan artist Mónica de Miranda, co-commissioned by the Gulbenkian Foundation.
https://loom.ly/lV7PU8s
88% of culture departments in cities now collaborate with environment teams.
Today @worldcitiesculture.bsky.social launches the most comprehensive dataset on culture and cities, with a chapter on climate and culture supported by Gulbenkian Foundation:
worldcitiescultureforum.com/report/5th-e...
Today @worldcitiesculture.bsky.social launches the most comprehensive dataset on culture and cities, with a chapter on climate and culture supported by Gulbenkian Foundation:
worldcitiescultureforum.com/report/5th-e...
Climate and Culture
Global climate action is entering a new phase that recognises the essential role of people, values and imagination, with culture the key.
worldcitiescultureforum.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
88% of culture departments in cities now collaborate with environment teams.
Today @worldcitiesculture.bsky.social launches the most comprehensive dataset on culture and cities, with a chapter on climate and culture supported by Gulbenkian Foundation:
worldcitiescultureforum.com/report/5th-e...
Today @worldcitiesculture.bsky.social launches the most comprehensive dataset on culture and cities, with a chapter on climate and culture supported by Gulbenkian Foundation:
worldcitiescultureforum.com/report/5th-e...
Commissioned by Somerset House and the Gulbenkian Foundation, Mónica de Miranda's latest installation Earthworks will be unveiled in the Somerset House courtyard this Thursday.
Visit for talks and experiences reflecting on ecology and decolonialism www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/1-5...
Visit for talks and experiences reflecting on ecology and decolonialism www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/1-5...
1-54 - Earthworks & Courtyard Events
At this year's 1-54, the heart of the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court is transformed by Earthworks, a large-scale social sculpture by artist Mónica de Miranda.
www.somersethouse.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Commissioned by Somerset House and the Gulbenkian Foundation, Mónica de Miranda's latest installation Earthworks will be unveiled in the Somerset House courtyard this Thursday.
Visit for talks and experiences reflecting on ecology and decolonialism www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/1-5...
Visit for talks and experiences reflecting on ecology and decolonialism www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/1-5...
Applications for Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study fellowships close on 15 Oct.
15 fellowships are available for international academics, artists and scholars to conduct research in a stimulating intellectual environment: gulbenkian.pt/en/bolsas-li...
15 fellowships are available for international academics, artists and scholars to conduct research in a stimulating intellectual environment: gulbenkian.pt/en/bolsas-li...
Fellowships Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study
Apply for a research opportunity at the GIAS in Lisbon. Submit your application for the academic year 2026/27.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Applications for Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study fellowships close on 15 Oct.
15 fellowships are available for international academics, artists and scholars to conduct research in a stimulating intellectual environment: gulbenkian.pt/en/bolsas-li...
15 fellowships are available for international academics, artists and scholars to conduct research in a stimulating intellectual environment: gulbenkian.pt/en/bolsas-li...
The West of England Citizens’ Assembly has begun - a democratic, co-designed process supported by the Foundation to create a plan for culture in the region.
52 citizens met this month, with local online meetings this weekend. Read more: citizensforculture.info/news/citizen...
52 citizens met this month, with local online meetings this weekend. Read more: citizensforculture.info/news/citizen...
Citizens’ assembly meets for the first time, on the eve of the International Day of Democracy - Citizens For Culture
The 14th September was the first day of the West of England Citizens’ Assembly which will take place over eight days in September, October and November. 52 citizens from all walks of life came togethe...
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September 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The West of England Citizens’ Assembly has begun - a democratic, co-designed process supported by the Foundation to create a plan for culture in the region.
52 citizens met this month, with local online meetings this weekend. Read more: citizensforculture.info/news/citizen...
52 citizens met this month, with local online meetings this weekend. Read more: citizensforculture.info/news/citizen...
This new free guide, aimed at NGOs and climate and ocean professionals, provides a simple and practical framework to monitor and evaluate your work.
The project was developed in partnership between @commsinc.bsky.social, Gulbenkian UK Branch, @packardfoundation.bsky.social & IOC-UNESCO.
The project was developed in partnership between @commsinc.bsky.social, Gulbenkian UK Branch, @packardfoundation.bsky.social & IOC-UNESCO.
New guide: Monitoring and Evaluation for Effective Ocean Communication
M&E helps ocean communicators understand impact, improve strategy & show what’s working. But it can be difficult to know where to start.
This new practical resource is here to help:
communicationsinc.co.uk/ocean_isu_bl...
M&E helps ocean communicators understand impact, improve strategy & show what’s working. But it can be difficult to know where to start.
This new practical resource is here to help:
communicationsinc.co.uk/ocean_isu_bl...
Monitoring and Evaluation for Effective Ocean Communication
This resource provides a clear practical way to approach M&E, which is vital for understanding impact, improving strategy and demonstrating what’s working.
communicationsinc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This new free guide, aimed at NGOs and climate and ocean professionals, provides a simple and practical framework to monitor and evaluate your work.
The project was developed in partnership between @commsinc.bsky.social, Gulbenkian UK Branch, @packardfoundation.bsky.social & IOC-UNESCO.
The project was developed in partnership between @commsinc.bsky.social, Gulbenkian UK Branch, @packardfoundation.bsky.social & IOC-UNESCO.
What makes British art British? 🎨
A new exhibition at our Lisbon headquarters features work by Paula Rego, Eduardo Paolozzi & more to explore how dialogue, migration & cross-border influence have shaped Britain's artistic identity.
A new exhibition at our Lisbon headquarters features work by Paula Rego, Eduardo Paolozzi & more to explore how dialogue, migration & cross-border influence have shaped Britain's artistic identity.
May 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
What makes British art British? 🎨
A new exhibition at our Lisbon headquarters features work by Paula Rego, Eduardo Paolozzi & more to explore how dialogue, migration & cross-border influence have shaped Britain's artistic identity.
A new exhibition at our Lisbon headquarters features work by Paula Rego, Eduardo Paolozzi & more to explore how dialogue, migration & cross-border influence have shaped Britain's artistic identity.
Our Learning Hub hosts evidence and tools for #Climate and #OceanAction practitioners looking to deepen their engagement. 🌊
👉Explore the toolkits and guidance and see how they can help in your work: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ou...
👉Explore the toolkits and guidance and see how they can help in your work: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ou...
Learning Hub
This hub is for practitioners who want to use the latest evidence and tools to deepen understanding and engagement with climate-ocean issues, and strengthen their impact through collaboration.
gulbenkian.pt
May 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Our Learning Hub hosts evidence and tools for #Climate and #OceanAction practitioners looking to deepen their engagement. 🌊
👉Explore the toolkits and guidance and see how they can help in your work: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ou...
👉Explore the toolkits and guidance and see how they can help in your work: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ou...
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Thinking about ocean coverage ahead of #UNOC3? Learn what catches media attention & how #OceanStorytelling drives #SDG14, lifts voices & boosts accountability.
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@earthjournalism.bsky.social
🔗 Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🔗 Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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May 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Thinking about ocean coverage ahead of #UNOC3? Learn what catches media attention & how #OceanStorytelling drives #SDG14, lifts voices & boosts accountability.
🎙️ @pulitzercenter.bsky.social
@earthjournalism.bsky.social
🔗 Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@cgf-uk.bsky.social
🎙️ @pulitzercenter.bsky.social
@earthjournalism.bsky.social
🔗 Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Stay inspired! 🌍✨ Sign up to our newsletter for the latest on culture, climate, and community action.
Discover impactful projects and how we're shaping a sustainable future: tinyurl.com/4dzb7rx8
Discover impactful projects and how we're shaping a sustainable future: tinyurl.com/4dzb7rx8
May 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Stay inspired! 🌍✨ Sign up to our newsletter for the latest on culture, climate, and community action.
Discover impactful projects and how we're shaping a sustainable future: tinyurl.com/4dzb7rx8
Discover impactful projects and how we're shaping a sustainable future: tinyurl.com/4dzb7rx8
🚨 New report from @philea.bsky.social spotlights how philanthropy can support fair climate transitions in European cities — and we're featured!
The Foundation's Climate and Ocean programme gives local communities a real voice in climate action. 🌍
Read more: tinyurl.com/2xveze2x
The Foundation's Climate and Ocean programme gives local communities a real voice in climate action. 🌍
Read more: tinyurl.com/2xveze2x
100 Climate-Neutral European Cities: Philanthropy’s Role in Ensuring a Just and Fair Transition through the EU Cities Mission
Cities from 27 EU Member States are paving the way to Europe's ambition to be the first climate neutral continent by 2050. Through the co-design and delivery of a Climate City Contract (CCCs), an inno...
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May 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🚨 New report from @philea.bsky.social spotlights how philanthropy can support fair climate transitions in European cities — and we're featured!
The Foundation's Climate and Ocean programme gives local communities a real voice in climate action. 🌍
Read more: tinyurl.com/2xveze2x
The Foundation's Climate and Ocean programme gives local communities a real voice in climate action. 🌍
Read more: tinyurl.com/2xveze2x
Join @commsinc.bsky.social for a powerful webinar on the role of media in ocean advocacy.
Explore how storytelling can elevate marginalised voices, expose environmental wrongdoing and drive progress on #SDG14.
🗓️ Save the date and sign up!
Explore how storytelling can elevate marginalised voices, expose environmental wrongdoing and drive progress on #SDG14.
🗓️ Save the date and sign up!
Thinking about ocean coverage ahead of #UNOC3? Learn what catches media attention & how #OceanStorytelling drives #SDG14, lifts voices & boosts accountability.
🎙️ @pulitzercenter.bsky.social
@earthjournalism.bsky.social
🔗 Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@cgf-uk.bsky.social
🎙️ @pulitzercenter.bsky.social
@earthjournalism.bsky.social
🔗 Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@cgf-uk.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Join @commsinc.bsky.social for a powerful webinar on the role of media in ocean advocacy.
Explore how storytelling can elevate marginalised voices, expose environmental wrongdoing and drive progress on #SDG14.
🗓️ Save the date and sign up!
Explore how storytelling can elevate marginalised voices, expose environmental wrongdoing and drive progress on #SDG14.
🗓️ Save the date and sign up!
Since 1956 the UK Branch has partnered with organisations to tackle complex global problems and create a more equitable and sustainable society.
👉Read more about our history: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ch...
👉Read more about our history: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ch...
May 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Since 1956 the UK Branch has partnered with organisations to tackle complex global problems and create a more equitable and sustainable society.
👉Read more about our history: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ch...
👉Read more about our history: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ch...
How can local authorities influence local businesses to adopt sustainable practices?
Join @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social's interactive workshops exploring how to engage businesses on climate action in a meaningful way.
Sign up now!
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Join @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social's interactive workshops exploring how to engage businesses on climate action in a meaningful way.
Sign up now!
tinyurl.com/fw9k54zs
April 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
How can local authorities influence local businesses to adopt sustainable practices?
Join @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social's interactive workshops exploring how to engage businesses on climate action in a meaningful way.
Sign up now!
tinyurl.com/fw9k54zs
Join @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social's interactive workshops exploring how to engage businesses on climate action in a meaningful way.
Sign up now!
tinyurl.com/fw9k54zs
This #WorldEarthDay, we’re celebrate the power of collective action in addressing climate change.🌍
From ocean health to nature-based solutions, our partners are driving real impact.✨
Explore their stories: tinyurl.com/2998z7ac
From ocean health to nature-based solutions, our partners are driving real impact.✨
Explore their stories: tinyurl.com/2998z7ac
April 22, 2025 at 9:18 AM
This #WorldEarthDay, we’re celebrate the power of collective action in addressing climate change.🌍
From ocean health to nature-based solutions, our partners are driving real impact.✨
Explore their stories: tinyurl.com/2998z7ac
From ocean health to nature-based solutions, our partners are driving real impact.✨
Explore their stories: tinyurl.com/2998z7ac
95% of signatories of the International #PhilanthropyForClimate Commitment reported progress in their climate work. As one of them, we’re committed to continued action.
Read the first-ever Progress Report: bit.ly/IntlPFCProgr...
@wings_info
@philea.bsky.social
Read the first-ever Progress Report: bit.ly/IntlPFCProgr...
@wings_info
@philea.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
95% of signatories of the International #PhilanthropyForClimate Commitment reported progress in their climate work. As one of them, we’re committed to continued action.
Read the first-ever Progress Report: bit.ly/IntlPFCProgr...
@wings_info
@philea.bsky.social
Read the first-ever Progress Report: bit.ly/IntlPFCProgr...
@wings_info
@philea.bsky.social
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🌊 Want to communicate more effectively? Check out our better practice principles for #oceancomms - a co-developed resource shaped by experts from across the world.
➡️ Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
@cgf-uk.bsky.social
➡️ Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
@cgf-uk.bsky.social
Advancing Strategic Ocean Communication ‘Better Practice Principles’
As a first of its kind effort in the ocean space, the guidelines represent a wealth of knowledge, experience and learning from ocean communication efforts across the globe.
communicationsinc.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🌊 Want to communicate more effectively? Check out our better practice principles for #oceancomms - a co-developed resource shaped by experts from across the world.
➡️ Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
@cgf-uk.bsky.social
➡️ Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
@cgf-uk.bsky.social
Our website hosts a selection of resources from our Civic Role of Arts Organisations programme.
👇Explore the toolkit and see how participation and collaboration can enhance civic arts: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ou...
👇Explore the toolkit and see how participation and collaboration can enhance civic arts: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ou...
Resources
Evaluation and learning reports The Civic Role of Arts Organisations Learning Report: From Inquiry to Movement explores the impact of the programme since 2016 and makes observations on the current sta...
gulbenkian.pt
April 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Our website hosts a selection of resources from our Civic Role of Arts Organisations programme.
👇Explore the toolkit and see how participation and collaboration can enhance civic arts: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ou...
👇Explore the toolkit and see how participation and collaboration can enhance civic arts: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/ou...
How can we embed citizen-led decision-making into practice? 🗳️
From programming to policy, members of the @citizensinpower.bsky.social Network are testing new ways of sharing power—and learning a lot along the way.
📄 Explore the key insights:
www.citizensinpower.com/all-resource...
From programming to policy, members of the @citizensinpower.bsky.social Network are testing new ways of sharing power—and learning a lot along the way.
📄 Explore the key insights:
www.citizensinpower.com/all-resource...
Shared Learning One - Citizens In Power Network — Citizens in Power
We want to share our learning about citizen-led decision-making so far.
www.citizensinpower.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
How can we embed citizen-led decision-making into practice? 🗳️
From programming to policy, members of the @citizensinpower.bsky.social Network are testing new ways of sharing power—and learning a lot along the way.
📄 Explore the key insights:
www.citizensinpower.com/all-resource...
From programming to policy, members of the @citizensinpower.bsky.social Network are testing new ways of sharing power—and learning a lot along the way.
📄 Explore the key insights:
www.citizensinpower.com/all-resource...