Bristol has global ambitions, links and twin cities around the world, and was one of the first cities globally to assess our progress against the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Open and collaborative by nature, we believe in playing our part in meeting global challenges, learning from others and sharing our experiences and knowledge. Global Bristol captures this outlook and details how our international strategy is being delivered.
Our International Strategy, Bristol: Global City aligns the priorities of the council and city partners. This provides a coordinated and strategic approach to developing relationships and business links internationally.
Our strategy is not just about bringing in funding and investment but also being a leader on global values on issues such as sustainability and inclusion, raising the voices of cities to influence what is happening nationally and internationally, and also building on the links of international diaspora in the city.
It helps us recognise, value and share the contribution that our citizens with diverse international heritage bring to our global city, through working, living, creating and sharing together.
We collaborate with other cities and global city networks such as:
Local Government Forum
ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability)
OECD Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
Through these networks we raise the voice of cities in international negotiations on issues such as the climate emergency and migration, access international funding, and develop new opportunities to partner with cities that face similar challenges to Bristol from across the world. We also work closely with global networks such as:
Our International Ambassadors programme aims to strengthen existing connections and develop new opportunities to partner with cities across the globe that face similar challenges to Bristol.
The current International Ambassadors are:
Clare Reddington, CEO of Watershed
Marti Burgess, lawyer and Chair of Black South West Network
Dr Mena Fombo, Founder and Director of Black Girl Convention
Silas Adekunle, Co-Founder and CEO of R.I.
Dr Carolyn Hassan, Founder and Director of Knowle West Media Centre
DJ Bunjy, Co-Founder, Laid Blak
Chris Sanigar, professional manager, trainer and boxing promotor
