The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which trap heat and cause the planet to warm.

Climate change can cause damage to historical buildings and monuments due to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changes in temperature and humidity. It can also lead to the loss of traditional knowledge and practices, as well as disrupt cultural ceremonies and festivals.

The Great Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is threatened by climate change. Rising sea temperatures are causing coral bleaching and death, and ocean acidification is also damaging the reef.

Indigenous knowledge can help us understand the impacts of climate change on cultural heritage, provide insights into traditional adaptation and mitigation strategies, and help us develop culturally appropriate climate action plans.

Cultural heritage can be used to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change, provide a platform for dialogue and collaboration, and inspire people to take action.

Governments have a role to play in protecting cultural heritage from climate change by developing policies and regulations to protect cultural heritage sites, providing financial and technical assistance to cultural heritage institutions, and raising awareness of the importance of cultural heritage.

Individuals can play a role in protecting cultural heritage from climate change by reducing their carbon footprint, supporting organizations that are working to protect cultural heritage, and educating themselves and others about the impacts of climate change on cultural heritage.

The most important thing that can be done to protect cultural heritage from climate change is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in adaptation and resilience measures, and raise awareness of the importance of cultural heritage.

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

UNESCO provides technical assistance to countries in developing climate action plans, raises awareness of the importance of cultural heritage, and works with governments to develop policies and regulations to protect cultural heritage sites.

ICOMOS provides training and resources to cultural heritage professionals, advocates for the protection of cultural heritage at the international level, and works with governments to develop policies and regulations to protect cultural heritage sites.

WMF provides financial assistance to cultural heritage projects, works with local communities to develop climate adaptation plans, and raises awareness of the importance of cultural heritage.

CHN provides a platform for collaboration among cultural heritage organizations, advocates for the protection of cultural heritage at the international level, and raises awareness of the importance of cultural heritage.

ICCROM provides training and resources to cultural heritage professionals, works with governments to develop policies and regulations to protect cultural heritage sites, and raises awareness of the importance of cultural heritage.

The World Heritage Convention provides a framework for the protection of cultural heritage sites, raises awareness of the importance of cultural heritage, and works with governments to develop policies and regulations to protect cultural heritage sites.