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Withstanding Change resource hub

Welcome to the ‘Withstanding Change’ resource hub

This resource hub brings together publications, films, podcasts and practical tools developed through the ‘Withstanding Change’ programme, exploring how cultural heritage sites and organisations are responding to climate change. The three-year programme drew on work across the Middle East, East Africa and the UK.

These resources are intended to support heritage practitioners, researchers and partners by sharing experiences, approaches and lessons from the programme, and by making project outputs accessible in one place.

We hope you find what you are looking for. If you notice anything missing or would like to suggest additional resources, please do get in touch info@into.org

The Withstanding Change project

Supported by the INTO project team and funded by the British Council's Cultural Protection Fund, our partner organisations in the Middle East and Africa are restoring historic sites threatened by climate change.

Withstanding Change
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Summary report

The 'Withstanding Change' summary report highlights how INTO and our project partners have strengthened climate‑vulnerable heritage sites - we invite all members to explore the report and share it widely to help champion climate‑resilient heritage.

Read the report

Case studies

Six case studies with key takeaways from each site - bite-sized learnings for INTO members to share. 

Case studies
a photo of the interior of a theatre in Homs, Syria with a phone visible in the photo showing the theatre before it was restored with suppport from the Withstanding Change project

workers in blue overalls seen from above - they are repairing wooden shutters for the Old Customs House in Zanzibar

dappled sunlight in the Tsgedera Garden, Addis Ababa with 2 people sitting on a bench

the cover of a book with a photo of a stone arch under restoration with Arabic writing on the arch. The title of the book, 'Withstanding Change: Heritage amongst climate uncertainty' is in white text beneath the arch

Featured article

Cultural Heritage Magazine article: Climate and Conservation

How two historic sites are working together to adapt to a changing climate Dr. Katherine Shingler, Project Manager, Heritage and Climate

The rear garden under flood water in autumn at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire resource page

National Trust climate adaptation guidance

National Trust experts, in partnership with heritage organisations and INTO's 'Withstanding Change' project, are developing a range of guidance to help heritage sites become more resilient to climate change, and support teams to take decisions in the face of climate hazards.

Read the guidance

Uganda

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Giza

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Ethiopia

Jordan

Syria

Tanzania

UK