Preserving cultural heritage sites from climate change impacts

Promoting sustainable tourism in cultural heritage areas

Integrating cultural heritage considerations into climate adaptation and mitigation strategies

Raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on cultural heritage

Rising sea levels and coastal erosion threaten coastal cultural heritage sites

Extreme weather events damage historical buildings and monuments

Changes in temperature and humidity affect the preservation of artifacts and artworks

All of the above

Indigenous knowledge provides valuable insights into climate change impacts on cultural heritage

Indigenous communities often possess traditional practices that can contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation

Indigenous knowledge can help inform policy decisions related to cultural heritage preservation

All of the above

Raising the elevation of cultural heritage sites to protect them from sea-level rise

Installing climate control systems in museums and archives to preserve artifacts

Developing emergency response plans for cultural heritage sites in case of extreme weather events

All of the above

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can help slow the pace of climate change and its impacts on cultural heritage

Promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency can reduce the carbon footprint of cultural heritage institutions

Sustainable tourism practices can minimize the environmental impact of tourism on cultural heritage sites

All of the above

Lack of awareness among policymakers about the importance of cultural heritage

Limited resources for cultural heritage preservation and adaptation

Difficulty in measuring and valuing the benefits of cultural heritage

All of the above

Engaging with cultural heritage stakeholders in policy development

Providing financial and technical support for cultural heritage preservation and adaptation

Developing policies that recognize the value of cultural heritage and its role in climate change adaptation and mitigation

All of the above

Cultural heritage sites can serve as living examples of the impacts of climate change

Traditional knowledge and practices can provide insights into climate change adaptation and resilience

Cultural heritage institutions can play a role in educating the public about climate change

All of the above

The inclusion of cultural heritage in the Paris Agreement on climate change

The development of the Cultural Heritage Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit by UNESCO

The establishment of the Climate Heritage Network

All of the above

Sharing best practices and lessons learned among countries

Providing financial and technical assistance to developing countries for cultural heritage preservation

Developing international agreements and frameworks for cultural heritage protection

All of the above

Including cultural heritage experts in climate policy development processes

Conducting assessments of the vulnerability of cultural heritage to climate change

Developing indicators and metrics to measure the impacts of climate change on cultural heritage

All of the above

Traditional knowledge and practices can provide insights into climate adaptation strategies

Cultural heritage sites can serve as community gathering places and centers for resilience-building activities

Cultural heritage can promote a sense of place and identity, which can contribute to community resilience

All of the above

Art exhibitions and installations that address climate change impacts on cultural heritage

Educational programs that use cultural heritage to teach about climate change

Community-based projects that involve cultural heritage in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts

All of the above

Reducing their own carbon footprint through energy efficiency and renewable energy measures

Developing climate change adaptation plans for their collections and facilities

Engaging with communities to promote climate change awareness and action

All of the above

Lack of funding and resources for cultural heritage preservation

Limited technical expertise in climate change adaptation and mitigation for cultural heritage

Difficulty in balancing the preservation of cultural heritage with the need for adaptation and mitigation measures

All of the above