Across the world, climate change is not only reshaping landscapes—it is threatening the stories, traditions, and identities rooted within them. Cultural Heritage at Risk explores how rising seas, extreme weather, erosion, and environmental shifts are putting historic sites, sacred spaces, and centuries-old traditions in jeopardy. From ancient coastal cities facing submersion to cultural landmarks damaged by wildfires and floods, the loss extends beyond physical structures to the living heritage of communities. This space examines how climate impacts language, rituals, craftsmanship, and collective memory, especially for cultures closely tied to specific places. It also highlights global and local efforts to preserve, document, and protect heritage through innovation, policy, and community action. Whether safeguarding historic architecture or supporting cultural continuity in changing environments, this category reveals the profound connection between people, place, and history. Here, protecting heritage becomes an urgent mission to preserve identity, legacy, and the human story itself.
Cultural Heritage at Risk
