FCO in Action
From tackling international terrorism to promoting a low carbon economy, we're working around the world through our global network of embassies and diplomatic posts to support the UK's interests in a challenging world.
FCO in action map
We've pinned up case study examples of our work from around the world onto our interactive Google map.
‘Better World, Better Britain’ - the FCO’s strategy
The FCO's strategy sets out the goals and services that shape our work around the world.
FCO global network
Our network of 260 embassies and diplomatic posts in 145 countries is a platform for UK Government and the UK's 14 Overseas Territories.
Counter terrorism & weapons proliferation
Our aim is to reduce the risk from international terrorism, so that people can go about their daily lives freely and with confidence.
Prevent & resolve conflict
Our staff are working around the world to stabilise conflict and to tackle the causes of conflict by promoting and developing human rights, democracy, law and good governance.
Promote a low carbon, high growth, global economy
Our goal is to promote a global shift to secure, low carbon energy in a competitive global economy.
Develop effective international institutions
We're working to promote international systems that can meet the opportunities and challenges of our globalised world.
Support the British economy
We're working through UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) to promote British business around the world and to attract inward investment.
Support British nationals abroad
From lost passports to natural disasters - our staff help thousands of Britons every year all over the world.
Support managed migration for Britain
We're working with UK and overseas partners to manage migration to the UK.
UK in Afghanistan
The United Kingdom is in Afghanistan at the invitation of the democratically elected Afghan Government to help rebuild and develop a country emerging from a quarter century of conflict. Find out why we are there and what we are doing.
FCO in Action map
Latest case studies
- Florida-UK partnership on climate change
- Croatian courts get up to speed
- Zimbabwe community projects - and political turmoil
- Starting at birth in Guatemala
- UK visas: the best in China
More are pinned to our interactive FCO in Action map.
