British Council Marks 10 Years of Protecting Cultural Heritage in Nepal and Beyond

The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund is entering its tenth year, continuing its mission to protect cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change across 19 countries, including Nepal. Since 2022, the fund has supported community-led initiatives in Nepal to preserve endangered languages, revive traditional arts, protect remote monasteries, and document indigenous food traditions impacted by climate change.

Similar efforts are underway in Bangladesh and Pakistan, focusing on safeguarding museum collections, oral traditions, historic sites, and traditional crafts. Emphasizing long-term investment in people and skills, the British Council will conduct a capacity-building workshop in January 2026 for heritage professionals in Nepal to strengthen project management, networks, and preparedness. Overall, the programme aims to empower communities, enhance sector-wide collaboration, and ensure cultural heritage remains a source of identity, resilience, and renewal.