Climate change is rapidly posing new threats to the preservation of Cultural Heritage. In light of this, The Leibniz Research Network on Preservation and the University of Cambridge Museums are hosting a digital workshop whose theme is, “Focus on Conservation 2022: Facing Climate Change”. It will take place on the 29th November – 2nd December 2022. The workshop seeks to foster conversation and exchange on preventive conservation.
On the 30th November, African Digital Heritage Outreach Manager, Mutanu Kyany’a, will be speaking on Climate Change and Collections’ protection. The talk will bring out the challenges that are being faced to care for Cultural & Historical collections with the increasing weather extremes .
This virtual conference will also address some of the issues, exploring sustainable pest management; protecting collections and heritage from climate change; using more environmentally friendly conservation methods and incorporating these themes into conservation education. The meeting will take an international perspective, with contributions from the global South and the global North.
Register here(free): https://survey.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de/en/node/912
