This session will examine the challenges facing cultural heritage, particularly in urban areas, in a changing climate as well as the value of cultural heritage for the resilience of urban areas from an interdisciplinary perspective. The goal is to identify the most effective research practices and present the most valuable lessons learned, based on knowledge, data, methods, tools, experience and skills. These include, among others, earth observation data, climate information, risk analysis and management, resilience assessment and good practices in heritage management.

Starting from a series of impulse talks from recently concluded as well as ongoing research projects and from practitioners in the field of heritage management, a round table discussion will give participants the opportunity to share their experiences and knowledge on the benefits and challenges of interdisciplinary approaches to increase the resilience of cultural heritage and leverage its potential for resilient urban areas.
5-6 short impulse talks of about 10 minutes will present findings of different projects and initiatives and are intended to stimulate discussion. The talks will be followed by a roundtable discussion, providing an opportunity for questions, brainstorming and ideas for future research.

In addition, this session will provide networking opportunities by actively facilitating interaction between different actors from research, policy, and practice. It will help participants to get to know each other and create an environment for open discussion, collaboration and engagement.

Participants will have the opportunity to present their projects in poster format. In addition, online tools or products may be displayed. Online participation will be available.