A panel discussion organised by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council on the impact of climate change on the built environment. The lecture consists of a panel discussion that focuses on the links between climate change, preservation and future sustainability of historical buildings and modern infrastructure. The lecture also discusses how rise in temperatures, increased weather events, pollution, and frequent catastrophes can impact historical and contemporary infrastructure. The panel discusses two major themes:
What is the impact of climate change on our existing heritage and what can we do to preserve it?
What is the role of cultural heritage in preserving or delaying the impact of climate change?
Through these themes, the lecture discusses the importance of finding a solution to climate change issues to ensure continued preservation of cultural heritage, history and society.
Students will learn about the impact of climate change and global warming on the historic and modern built environment. Through examples such as termites destroying monumental buildings and homes, they will also learn about the various ways in which climate change directly impacts the natural environment and has indirect consequences on the built environment. Students will further learn the need for development to include sustainability and reuse of materials to preserve existing and future infrastructure.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
How does climate change impact heritage structures?
How does cultural heritage help preserve or slow the impact of climate change?
About the tool
Tool Name
Climate Change & Preserving Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century
Discipline
Social Sciences, Humanities, Environmental Sciences
Topic(s) in Discipline
Cultural Studies, History, Heritage, Architecture, Built Environment, Urban Environment, Culture,, Sustainability
Climate Topic
Climate and Society
Type of tool
Video/Lecture (1 hr 36 mins)
Grade Level
Undergraduate
Location
Global
Language
English
Translation
Developed by
Getty Conservation Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council
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