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THE NORWEGI AN DIREC TOR ATE FOR CULT UR AL HERITAGE
Cultural heritage and the management of adverse climate change consequences Climate change is increasing the impact on cultural environments. This is leading to several challenges in efforts to preserve and maintain them for the future. These challenges will increase in the years to come. There are big geographic differences regarding the effects and consequences of climate change. The threats are complex and constantly changing, and the impacts of climate change on different cultural environments are uncertain. This is particularly true for cultural environments under water, at high altitudes and in the high north. Irreplaceable values in society such as cultural environments require extra attention in order to limit losses and damage. In the years to come, the cultural environment management will have to develop new practices and routines. Climate change will mean an increased need for resources and deliberate prioritising of what
must be preserved, and what we will have to let go. To deal with the challenges of climate change, collaboration across all disciplines, specialist fields and sectors will be required, also outside of cultural environment management.
Climate change in Norwegian counties Climate change will vary from place to place. Awareness of local conditions, historical data and climate projects are vital for decision-making in climate change adaptation. More information on climate change in the different counties in Norway can be found at www.klimaservicesenter.no.
AERIAL PHOTO OF THE FLOODS IN FLÅMSDALENE IN 2014. The flood washed away roads, buildings, soil and land. Flåm
church, dating from the 17th century, was highly exposed to the flood. The churchyard wall kept much of the water away from the churchyard, but large amounts still entered the church and caused damage. Photo: Oddleif Løset, NRK
