Museums and the Climate Crisis

Museums and the Climate Crisis shows how museums can respond to the interrelated global climate,  biodiversity and pollution crises. They have a unique role because they  take a long-term perspective, and their scholarship and independence  mean that they remain trusted by the public.

Providing  insights and international case studies from a range of museum and  gallery professionals, academics and consultants, this book explores how  museums can use this unique perspective to engage the public as active  citizens, and how they are exemplars of good practice in areas such as  emissions reduction and encouraging biodiversity. It shows how museums  can combat climate exhaustion by drawing on understandings about  positive motivation, and how to develop exhibitions, events and  activities that motivate visitors to take action. Taking a broad  approach beyond purely climate issues, the contributions touch on the  use of renewables, environmental controls and standards, travel  (including virtual couriering), waste management (including recycling,  plastic reduction and composting), reducing pollution and increasing  biodiversity within museums.

Museums and the Climate  Crisis will be important reading to those studying in the fields of  Museum Studies, Heritage Studies and Conservation. Taking a practical  approach, it will also be beneficial to museum, gallery and heritage  professionals who are grappling with the challenges of the climate  crisis.