This session aims to discuss progress with respect to research and initiatives on risk management of Cultural and Natural Heritage in the framework of climate extreme events. It also aims to increase the awareness, needs and requirements of stakeholders and policy makers who are involved in disaster risk reduction processes to become more integrated in their overall approach. Strengthening the resilience of Cultural and Natural Heritage from the impacts of climate change is increasingly becoming a major concern for decision-makers, stakeholders and citizens worldwide. Climate events may significantly impact the future well-being of our heritage assets, with each incident negatively affecting their cultural significance, historic, physical and artistic values. Such events also pose a significant risk to the safety of workers and visitors and, inevitably, affect the livelihood of local communities, especially in the event that they are linked to cultural tourism. Major objective of the session is to explore innovative methodologies, tools and strategies for strengthening the resilience of Cultural and Natural Heritage to climate change and its impacts.
Safeguarding and management of cultural and natural heritage at risk from climate extreme events