Good decisions about climate change should be based on a good understanding of the issue. Climate change represents one of the greatest  threats to cultural heritage, yet very few heritage professionals receive any specific training in this area. Climate change literacy is an understanding of our impact on the climate and how we can best respond to climate change. In the context of cultural heritage, it seeks to explore the intersections between cultural heritage and climate, exploring both how climate change impacts cultural heritage, but also how cultural heritage can contribute to climate action.

Preserving Legacies, in collaboration with ICOMOS, has designed the first ever climate literacy course for heritage organizations and professional teams. It is run over two days and can be delivered either remotely or in person. The aim of this course is to provide participants with a solid foundation upon which they can begin to build meaningful climate responses in their practice and has been delivered to funding agencies, professional heritage organizations, sites and academic institutions.

Learn more about the Preserving Legacies Climate Literacy training here.