How about the heritage in times of crisis, such as conflict and climate change?
The Austrian Archaeological Institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences presents the hybrid lecture by Tomomi Fushiya, “Heritage in a Time of Crisis, Conflict, Climate, and Community in Sudan”. The event is part of the World Archaeology Seminars – Future Archaeology: Fragile Past – Lecture Series and will take place on Wednesday, 20th of May 2026 at 5:30 pm CEST.
Here is an extract from the seminar announcement: “Sudan’s archaeological heritage faces growing pressure from overlapping political, environmental, and economic crises. Since the outbreak of armed conflict in April 2023, archaeological sites, museums, and collections have become increasingly vulnerable to both direct and indirect forms of damage. Direct impacts include looting, vandalism, and destruction affecting museums and archaeological sites across the country. At the same time, the conflict has weakened heritage management and security structures, leaving many sites exposed to increased climate-related hazards and economic pressures. In this sense, the conflict has accelerated pre-existing vulnerabilities affecting Sudan’s cultural heritage. (…)”
For more information, and to register, please visit the OeAW webpage: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/en/oeai/events/event-detail/heritage-in-a-time-of-crisis
Registration deadline: 19th of May 2026
Contact: Maria.DAnna@oeaw.ac.at
To attend in person, the location is Otto Wagner Postsparkasse, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Wien (Seminar Room 1, 3rd floor), but it is also possible to attend remotely. Registration is required.
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