The Prime Minister's 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 Children, Schools and
Families, 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 PMGF 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 PMGF 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 PMGF 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.