Heritage Adapts: Safeguarding Culture from Climate Change

Heritage Adapts! has kicked off as the first worldwide campaign to rally the cultural heritage sector around a shared mission: by 2030, at least 3,000 cultural sites and practices will implement locally-led climate adaptation measures. Led by a coalition called Preserving Legacies, with backing from the National Geographic Society, it aims to provide local caretakers with the tools and support they need to succeed. This initiative is recognized by the UN as a promising climate action plan, aiming to enhance community resilience through cultural heritage protection. What does it mean for you? If you cherish historical sites or cultural traditions, this movement is great news. It means more efforts to protect these treasures from climate change, ensuring they remain part of our lives and communities for years to come.