Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing cultural heritage today. Responding to its impacts requires new knowledge, stronger collaboration and innovative approaches that bring together research, policy and practice.  

That is why the European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH) is launching a series of seven international Seasonal Schools. Together, these schools will equip heritage professionals with the knowledge, practical skills and international networks needed to anticipate, prepare for and respond to the growing risks posed by climate change. Each Seasonal School will focus on a different dimension of climate resilience, creating a unique learning journey that combines scientific knowledge with real-world heritage practice.  

RCH’s first Seasonal School on Heritage Adaptation to Climate Change is an intensive ten-day international programme designed to equip heritage professionals with the knowledge, tools and practical skills needed to respond to these emerging challenges. The school with take place in person and online.  

In-person participation is limited to seconded experts. However, climate and cultural heritage professionals are invited to apply to participate online.  

Delivered by RCH partner The Heritage Management Organization (HERITΛGE), the Seasonal School brings together leading international experts in heritage management, climate science and conservation. Through lectures, workshops, field visits and project-based learning, participants will explore how climate change affects both tangible and intangible heritage and learn how to develop effective adaptation strategies for the sites and collections they manage. 

A distinctive feature of the programme is that every participant works throughout the course on a real project drawn from their own professional practice, receiving expert guidance and individual mentoring. Topics include climate data and projections, deterioration processes, risk assessment, fire, flood and sea-level rise, community engagement, financing adaptation, and the use of AI and bibliometric tools to support evidence-based decision-making. 

Participants will leave with a practical adaptation plan tailored to their own heritage context and a network of peers committed to strengthening the resilience of cultural heritage worldwide. 

Participation is free of charge. Find out more and apply here.  

Find out more about the European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage here.