Initiatives

Work that connects disciplines and crosses borders

Global 18 initiatives bring together relevant leaders, knowledge and institutions around questions that benefit from sustained international cooperation.

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Areas of Work

An international programme for shared progress

Three programme areas connect expertise, leadership and practical cooperation across the Global 18 communities.

01

Business and Global Leadership

Leaders examine the forces shaping enterprise, capital, institutions and responsible leadership across borders.

02

Science and Technology

The programme connects scientific knowledge, technological development and decisions shaping their public impact.

03

Arts and Culture

The programme advances the role of culture, creativity and human expression in international understanding.

Institutional Collaboration

Contribute knowledge, convening capacity or long-term support

Global 18 works with institutions whose expertise and standards align with its programme purpose.

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