Principles on the protection of cultural heritage from climate change impacts

The Heritage Council has developed the following six principles to guide the protection of heritage places and objects from climate change impacts.

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• Principle 1: Taking a values-based approach
• Principle 2: Evidence-based decision making
• Principle 3: Assessing risks and resilience
• Principle 4: Engaging communities
• Principle 5: Responsive strategies
• Principle 6: Integrating management approaches

The Heritage Council of Victoria thanks Heritage Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), Ian Travers and Dr Anita Smith (Extent Heritage), Christophe Brulliard (Point Advisory) and Peter Cox (Carrig Conservation International) for working with the Heritage Council to develop these principles. The Heritage Council also thanks Dr Kim Roberts and Chairim Byun (GML heritage) for contributing the content for the practical tips for owners.