Museums and the Climate Crisis 1st Edition

Museums and the Climate Crisis — 1st Edition by Nick Merriman

Capture the urgent crossroads where cultural heritage meets planetary emergency. This compelling 1st Edition by museum leader Nick Merriman offers a clear-eyed, practical roadmap for museum professionals, policymakers, students, and concerned citizens seeking to align collections, buildings, and public programmes with climate action.

Begin with a striking reassessment of the museum’s role in a warming world. Merriman frames museums not as passive repositories but as active civic actors—highlighting ethical responsibilities, risk management for collections, and opportunities for community leadership. Rich case studies from the UK and international institutions showcase real interventions in sustainability, disaster planning, energy reduction, and interpretive programming that engages diverse audiences on climate justice.

Discover how conservation practice, exhibition design, and operations can be transformed through low-carbon strategies without sacrificing care or scholarship. The book balances rigorous research with accessible guidance: from retrofitting historic buildings and rethinking loans and travel, to embedding climate narratives in galleries and strengthening partnerships with local communities and scientists.

Why this edition matters: it moves beyond theory into actionable steps and policy-minded thinking that museum directors, curators, conservators, educators, and municipal leaders can implement today. The tone is professional, hopeful, and realistic—encouraging resilience, innovation, and accountability across the cultural sector.

If you’re committed to safeguarding collections and shaping museums as leaders in climate response, Museums and the Climate Crisis is an essential resource. Order your copy now to start transforming practice, protecting heritage, and amplifying museums’ impact in a changing world.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.