Heritage Risk Lab

Catalog description

The Heritage Risk Lab builds expertise in understanding, planning for, and mitigating the impacts of climate change as one of the greatest societal challenges of the 21st century. Heritage resources are a vital category of cultural assets that will be affected by these global events and trends. Cultural heritage--encompassing a broad array of materials and spaces, including archaeological sites, historic buildings and structures, and cultural landscapes--provides tangible connections to the past for communities, a sense of a shared identity, and crucial economic development opportunities. Ensuring their durability for future generations is pivotal for healthy, sustainable communities.