Cycles of change: enhancing collaboration and communication in Norwegian municipalities to strengthen heritage preparedness for extreme events

This article considers the development of a framework to collaboratively identify and address the most pressing needs for application of climate change research to the preservation of cultural heritage in Norway. Its focus is on historic wooden buildings, at increased risk from fire and flood due to...

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Published in:Journal of the Institute of Conservation 2023-09, Vol.46 (3), p.205-223
Main Authors: Jernæs, Nina Kjølsen, Flyen, Cecilie, Taylor, Joel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
backwards planning
Climate change
Climate change research
Collaboration
Cooperation
Cultural heritage
Cultural resources
disaster preparedness
Historical buildings
interdisciplinary planning
Local communities
Municipalities
network
preventive work
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Summary:This article considers the development of a framework to collaboratively identify and address the most pressing needs for application of climate change research to the preservation of cultural heritage in Norway. Its focus is on historic wooden buildings, at increased risk from fire and flood due to climate change. Drawing from the field of translational research, the MICHON project identified the need for targeted, systematic knowledge networks in preparedness planning for cultural heritage environments. This was developed through a combination of desk-based research and extensive collaboration with Norwegian municipalities, fire brigades and local communities. The process has included evaluation of policy and practice in diverse case sites to frame a networking methodology that builds on Lean Construction and the backwards planning method. The interaction between researcher and practitioner has been at the forefront of the project and the iterative design has already shown transformative impacts to both practice and research.
ISSN:1945-5224
1945-5232
DOI:10.1080/19455224.2023.2257263