Resilient Cultural Heritage and Climate Change
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About this Event
As part of London Climate Action Week 2026, join us online for an engaging and thought‑provoking event exploring how cultural heritage can be protected and sustained in the face of climate change, but also offer real world solutions.
Cultural heritage is both increasingly vulnerable to climate-driven disasters and a vital resource for global climate resilience. However, their potential remains under‑utilised in climate policy, investment, and adaptation planning.
This session brings together a range of UK institutions to examine how cultural heritage can play a transformative role in climate action at local, national, and global levels.
Through a combination of policy insights, real‑world case studies, and forward‑looking research partnerships, the event will highlight how communities worldwide are adapting to environmental challenges.
Discover innovative and resilient approaches to safeguarding cultural traditions, preserving historic assets, and strengthening community identity in a changing climate.
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), The UK National Commission for UNESCO, The British Council, Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS)
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The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funds world-class, independent research in subjects from philosophy and the creative industries, to art conservation and product design. Our research addresses some of society’s biggest challenges, such as tackling modern slavery, exploring the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, and understanding what it is to be human.
The UK National Commission To UNESCO serves as the central hub for UNESCO-related matters in the UK, supporting the UK Government, society, and UNESCO itself to maximise the impact of its mission and programmes. By fostering collaboration, managing the UK’s network of UNESCO sites, and providing expert guidance, the UKNC ensures the UK’s contribution to UNESCO is impactful and aligned with global priorities.
The British Council is the UK’s international culture and education organisation. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. Creating these vital connections between the people of all four nations of the UK and other countries benefits everyone. It encourages people and organisations from around the world to visit, study and partner with the UK, strengthening the UK’s global reputation and influence and driving economic growth.
Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) since 2015 the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has worked with partners including the British Council, the Arts and Humanities Research Council, UNESCO, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum to deliver cultural heritage projects in ODA eligible countries across the Middle East, North Africa, East Africa, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.
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