PMG's Carbon Literacy for Conservation and Collections Care Online Workshop

In the ongoing endeavor to align conservation practices with sustainable principles, and as a follow-up event from the PMG Winter Meeting Sustainability panel in 2023, PMG will be offering a "Carbon Literacy for Conservation and Collections Care" workshop. The training will be offered over 2 sessions (June 20 and 21). Full details below.

Led by esteemed instructor Lorraine Finch ACR, a certified Carbon Literacy Trainer, this workshop is geared to colleagues seeking to integrate climate-conscious strategies into their conservation efforts. Through engaging sessions and interactive discussions, participants will delve into the nuanced intersection of climate science and conservation practice, equipping themselves with the knowledge and tools needed to enact positive change within their institutions and communities.

Lorraine Finch brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront as an advocate for environmental stewardship within the conservation field. With a distinguished background in Carbon Literacy training and a profound understanding of its implications for conservation and collections care, Lorraine is poised to guide participants through an illuminating journey towards sustainability. Her commitment to empowering individuals to recognize their role in mitigating climate change reflects a dedication to fostering a greener, more resilient future for cultural heritage preservation. 

Join us in embracing this transformative learning experience under Lorraine's guidance, as we collectively embark on a path towards environmental responsibility and conservation excellence. 

$30 for PMG members and student members, $40 for AIC members. We have a limited number of stipendiary (free) registrations for those experiencing financial hardship. Use the code on the registration page to register at this special rate.

Lorraine Finch

Director

LFCP

Lorraine is director of LFCP, which is accelerating the cultural heritage sector’s climate and environmental actions through research, knowledge sharing and resource creation.

Lorraine is a sustainability leader who advocates on the international stage for sustainability in cultural heritage participating in conferences, leading workshops and training, publishing books and articles and collaborating with leaders in the field in the USA and Europe.

Lorraine is founder and Chair of the Institute of Conservation’s Sustainability Network. In recognition, she was presented with a David Middleton Sustainability Award. Lorraine is a Director of Climate Museum UK and an accredited conservator of archives, photographs, film and sound.

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Participant Action Form
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Open to download resource. Please fill out this form in advance of the training.
Climate Change: The Facts
Select the "Watch Video" button to begin.  |  58 minutes
Select the "Watch Video" button to begin.  |  58 minutes BBC Episode
WWF Carbon Footprint tool/questionnaire
Select the "Take Quiz" button to begin.  |  10 minutes
Select the "Take Quiz" button to begin.  |  10 minutes Take this Carbon Footprint questionnaire and note your results and thoughts.
The Injustice of Climate Change
Select the "Watch Video" button to begin.  |  10 minutes
Select the "Watch Video" button to begin.  |  10 minutes DW Planet A YouTube video
The Secret to Talking about Climate Change
Recorded 04/01/2018  |  4 minutes
Recorded 04/01/2018  |  4 minutes Action for the Climate Emergency YouTube video
Day 1 Session
06/20/2024 at 11:00 AM (EDT)  |  210 minutes
06/20/2024 at 11:00 AM (EDT)  |  210 minutes
Day 2 Session
06/21/2024 at 11:00 AM (EDT)  |  210 minutes
06/21/2024 at 11:00 AM (EDT)  |  210 minutes
Post-Course Evaluation Form
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Resources for Carbon Literacy for Conservation and Collections Care
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