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Climate crisis

Guide | Protecting stored collections from climate change

Deepstore’s Chris Heywood offers practical advice

On my bookshelf | The Gaia Atlas of Planet Management

How a 1980s book on global warming can influence collections management

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Digital column | We need to look at digital carbon footprint

There are quick wins, says Kevin Gosling

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Find your sustainable story

Katherine McAlpine, director of the Brunel Museum in London, on how to help people understand the climate crisis

Museums join forces to highlight biodiversity loss

Events took place across the UK as part of the Wild Escape campaign

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Vox pop | How can we make sure culture has a higher profile in climate policy?

Three experts respond to our question

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National Trust wants to help visitors realise climate change solutions

Our built and cultural heritage is increasingly at risk, says Imogen Wood

Museums lack confidence to take climate action, finds report

Nemo outlines seven recommendations for museums across Europe to make impactful changes to sustainability

Icom says it shares climate activists’ concerns but condemns art attacks

International body says museums should be seen as allies against a common threat

Cop27 declaration seeks to address ‘culture-sized hole’ in climate policy

Climate Heritage Network launches Sharm El-Sheikh Declaration on Culture-based Climate Action

Climate activists throw soup on Van Gogh’s Sunflowers at National Gallery

Two arrested after attempt to vandalise painting

First museum joins employee benefits scheme for sustainable travel

Brunel Museum to offer staff two "journey days" per year to explore eco-friendly alternatives to flying