The University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute looks forward to welcoming an impressive line-up of speakers and contributors to the ‘Our Islands, Our Past’ Conference on the 14th- 17th September.
The conference sessions include speakers from around the globe on themes relevant to island life – past, present and future.
- Session One: The Three Islands Group Research Framework (more on this session in a later separate blog)
- Session Two: Identity and Culture
- Session Three: Sustainability and Conservation
- Session Four: Migration and Abandonment
- Session Five: Connectivity and Travel
- Session Six: Island Culture and Place
We look forward to welcoming an international array of delegates including Adam Markham, Deputy Director of Climate & Energy the Union of Concerned Scientists, who will be opening Session Three with a paper entitled: Climate Change, Island World Heritage, and Lessons from Community Responses.
Adam writes in his abstract: ” Cultural resources, including archaeology, historic sites and intangible heritage are at risk from climate change on islands the world over. Climate impacts include sea level rise, coastal erosion, and extreme weather events. Irreplaceable archaeological and other cultural resources are being lost at an alarming rate, and with them, important and sacred places, and some of the stories and histories that help provide peoples’ sense of belonging. Island World Heritage sites provide an opportunity to draw local and international attention to the threat posed by climate change and to the special circumstances island communities face in responding to change. “
Come along and listen to Adam in person at 11am on Saturday 16th September 2017 when he is scheduled to present his paper.
Everyone is welcome to attend…register by sending in the Conference Registration Form to archaeologyconference@uhi.ac.uk.
See our Conference website for more details on ‘Our Islands, Our Past’ Conference 2017.
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