Archaeology in a nature and climate crisis

We are all aware that we are in the midst of a global nature and climate crisis, and discussions of the urgency of responses, for nature recovery, for looking after the natural world dominate media and public dialogue. However, it is less clear where and how archaeology fits within this context. What is the role of an archaeologist in a nature and climate crisis? How can we balance caring for our cultural and natural heritage? As the biggest private landowner in the country and a conservation charity with responsibility for nature, beauty and heritage for everyone, forever we are exploring the answers to these questions on a daily basis. This presentation will draw on those experiences to try to pose some answers, and some challenges for an archaeology that is fit for such a tumultuous future.