Museums and Climate Change: Creating a Sustainable Path Forward

Presenter(s): 

Sarah Sutton, Cultural Sector Lead, We Are Still In; Principal, Sustainable Museums
Michaeleen Gallagher, Director of Education and Environmental Programs, Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
Victoria Coats, Research, Development & Advancement Manager, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Moderator: 

Michael Fiegenschuh, Senior Associate, Architect, Mithun

Track: 

  • Business & Administration

The collective response of our society to climate change will be one of the defining issues of this era. From strategies to improve the environmental performance of facilities to making a difference globally through programs such as We Are Still In, this session will explore the issues surrounding climate change and provide insights on how museums of all varieties can contribute to bringing positive change to their organizations and communities through interpretation and demonstration.