(Ebook) Museums and The Climate Crisis by Nick Merriman ISBN 9781003347606, 1003347606

(Ebook) Museums and The Climate Crisis by Nick Merriman ISBN 9781003347606, 1003347606

Museums and the Climate Crisis shows how museums can respond to the interrelated global climate, biodiversity and pollution crises. They have a unique role because they take a long-term perspective, and their scholarshipand independence mean that thesy remain trusted by the public.Providing insights and international case studies from a range of museum and gallery professionals, academicsand consultants, this book explores how museums can use this unique perspective to engage the public as active citizens, and how they are exemplars of good practice in areas such as emissions reduction and encouraging biodiversity. It shows how museums can combatclimate exhaustion by drawing on understandings about positive motivation, and how to develop exhibitions, events and activities that motivate visitors totake action. Taking a broad approach beyond purely climate issues, the contributions touch on the use of renewables, environmental controls and standards, travel (including virtual couriering), waste management (including recycling, plastic reduction and composting), reducing pollutionand increasing biodiversity within museums.Museums and the Climate Crisis will be important reading to those studying in the fieldsof Museum Studies, Heritage Studies and Conservation. Taking a practical approach, it will also be beneficial to museum, galleryand heritage professionals who are grappling with the challenges of the climate crisis.