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The following presentations were conducted or co-conducted by Environment & Culture Partners staff on topics at the intersection of culture and climate change. For partnership or presentation requests, and any other questions, contact us at hello@ecprs.org.

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TitlePresenter(s)EventHost/OrganizerLocationDate
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Climate Change Data in History CollectionsSarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiWebinarAmerican Association for State and Local HistoryVirtual Oct 2025
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Planning for Climate Change-Fueled Hazards: Climate Resilience Resources
for Cultural Heritage
Sarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiWebinarRegistrars Committee-Western RegionVirtual Oct 2025
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Shared Risk, Shared Strategy: Developing Climate Resilience TogetherTiffani Emig (FAIC), Jose Ortiz (CENCO PR), Danielle SakowskiAnnual ConferenceAmerican Association for State and Local HistoryOH, USA Sep 2025
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Partnerships: A Joyful Requisite for Climate ActionSarah SuttonOur Collections Matter SummitInternational Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM)Virtual Sep 2025
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Climate change and Museum Work: What’s a leader’s roleSarah SuttonHistory Leadership InstituteAmerican Association for State and Local HistoryVirtual Aug 2025
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Confidence-building for Disaster
and Climate Resiliency Planning
Allison Campbell, (Washington State Historical Society), Sarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiAnnual ConferenceWashington Museum AssociationWA, USA Jun 2025
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Trust Building Before and After the CrisisSarah Sutton, Stephanie ShapiroAnnual ConferenceAmerican Alliance of Museums / Getty MuseumLos Ageles, CA, USA May 2025
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Fostering Climate-Smart MuseumsSarah SuttonGetting to Zero ForumNew Buildings InstituteLos Angeles, CA, USA Apr 2025
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What do we do now? Making Climate- Smart MuseumsSarah SuttonCo-Keynote, Building Museums ConferenceMid Atlantic Association of MuseumsSt Louis, MO, USA Apr 2025
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Climate Resilience Resources for Cultural HeritageSarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiMeetingSpokane Emergency Response Network / Seattle Emergency Response NetworkVirtual Apr 2025
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Environmental and Climate Education at Museums and Historic SitesDanielle Sakowski, Kelsey Brow, Julie Decker, Michelle FitzgeraldVirtual Summit: Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic SitesAmerican Association for State and Local HistoryVirtual Jan 2025
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Ports + Culture: Exploring a Framework for Planetary and Community Health PartnershipsSarah SuttonThe 12th Annual World Congress of OceanWorld Congress of OceansSingapore Nov 2024
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The Importance of the Cultural Sector in Climate WorkSarah Sutton, Robert LambeAnnual ConferenceInternational Association of Museum Facilities AdministratorsNY, USA Oct 2024
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Balancing Act: Preservation, Access, and SustainabilityAl Carver-Kubik, Rebecca Hagen, Marie Desrochers, Danielle SakowskiWestern Museums Association Annual MeetingWestern Museums AssociationAZ, USA Sep 2024
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The Paradox of Climate Action in Museums:
Changing the Default from “Irrelevant and Optional” to “Responsibility and Opportunity”
Stephanie ShapiroNew York ConferenceProfessional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM)NY, USA Sep 2024
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Expanding Climate Action in the Visual ArtsRavi Rajan, Stefanie Hessler, Sarah Sutton, Rebekah Beaulieu, Eric Nelson, James Merle Thomas, Victoria Siddall, Jon Creyts, Lisa Motherwell, Elizabeth SmithClimate WeekHelen Frankenthaler Foundation, The New MuseumNY, USA Sep 2024
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Greening the Cultural Sector:
Expanding From a Carbon Focus to a Human Focus
Stephanie Shapiro, Sarah SuttonIn-house idea-sharing for staff.Ralph Applebaum AssoicatesVirtual Aug 2024
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Go Green and Prosper: Climate Action in MuseumsSarah Sutton, Paul Fenton, Jen Kretser, Stephanie AubertCaretakers of Wonder Virtual SummitMadison Children's MuseumVirtual Jul 2024
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Addressing Climate Anxiety among Museum Professionals and VisitorsSarah SuttonClass presentationHarvard Museum Studies: The Green MuseumVirtual Jul 2024
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Climate Resilience Resources and Climate Work in the Cultural SectorStephanie Shapiro, Sarah SuttonNEH Climate Smart CohortNational Endowment for the HumanitiesVirtual Jul 2024
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Port of Seattle and Culture InstitutionsSally del Fierro, Andy Gregory, Devlin Donnelly, Sarah SuttonPort + Culture: Port of Seattle Tour at Pier 69Port of Seattle, Environment & Culture PartnersWA, USA Jun 2024
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Climate Resilience Resources for Cultural Organizations and CommunitiesStephanie Shapiro, José OrtizAnnual Meeting & Museum ExpoAmerican Alliance of MuseumsMD, USA May 2024
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Museums and the Climate Crisis - why have they been slow to act?Sarah Sutton, Nick MerrimanGreenloop: Sustainability in visitor attractionsBloolopVirtual Apr 2024
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Empowering Cultural Heritage Organizations to Prioritize Sustainability; "Sustainability and Climate Action in the U.S. Climate Sector"Stephanie ShapiroArchiving ConferenceSociety for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T)Washington D.C., USA Apr 2024
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Location, Location, Location: Assessing and Interpreting Risk of Climate-Related HazardsStephanie Shapiro, Ben Lews, Jerry FoustBuilding Climate Resilience for Cultural Heritage weinbar seriesFoudnation for Advancement in ConservationVirtual Apr 2024
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Is It All About Trends: Shaping the future of museumsSarah Sutton, Eric Langahm, Gary Walker-Kerr, Javier Sans de los TerrerosNext In Museums Innovation Impact SummitAcciona CulturaSpain Apr 2024
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Climate change resources and funding opportunitiesStephanie Shapiro, James Merle Thomas, Kelsey Shell, Kristi DaneArt Unbound: Rethinking Art Accessibility & ManagementArt Bridges FoundationAR, USA Apr 2024
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Making the Case for Climate Resilience: How Cultural Heritage Can Lead the Way Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe, Stephanie Shapiro, Jerry Foust, Katelin LeeBuilding Climate Resilience for Cultural Heritage weinbar seriesFoudnation for Advancement in ConservationVirtual Mar 2024
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Climate Action in MuseumsStephanie ShapiroClass PresentationGeorgetown University Art & Museum Studies ProgramWashington D.C., USA Mar 2024
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Climate Resilience in Practice: Presentations by the New Mexico and Puerto Rico Learning GroupsLissa Rosenthal-Yoffe, Stephanie Shapiro, LeeAnn Barnes Gordon, Landis Smith, Héctor J. Berdecía-HernándezFoundation for Advancement in ConservationVirtual Mar 2024
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Building Climate Resilience in MuseumsLuísa Black Ellis, Jerry L. Foust, Olivia Lacher, Stephanie Shapiro,Annual ConferenceVirginia Association of MuseumsVA, USA Mar 2024
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Environment & Climate for MuseumsSarah SuttonClass presentationCooperstown Graduate Program in Museum StudiesVirtual Mar 2024
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Culture+Climate: TrendsSarah SuttonStrategic planning for phase 2Boston Green Ribbon Commission: Cultural GroupVirtual Mar 2024
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How to Build Resilience: Climate Impacts and Cultural HeritageStephanie Shapiro, Sarah SuttonConservation Center for Art & Historic ArtifactsVirtual Feb 2024
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Port of Tacoma and Cultural InstitutionsKatie Skelton, Sarah Sutton, Danielle Sakowski, John McCarthyPort + Culture: Tour at the Port of TacomaPort of Tacoma, Environment & Culture PartnersWA, USA Feb 2024
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Climate Change Evidence in Washington State's Humanities Collections: Building a partnership application to NEH for climate collections for public engagementSarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiEnvironment & Culture PartnersVirtual Feb 2024
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Opening Keynote: Museums and Historic Sites as Settings for Climate Agency and HopeSarah SuttonVirtual Summit: Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic SitesAmerican Association for State and Local HistoryVirtual Jan 2024
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Cultural Institutions' Climate Resilience Practice NationwideSarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiWashington State Climate Resilience Strategy Listening Session: WA cultural institutionsEnvironment & Culture Partners and State of Washington Department of EcologyWA, USA Dec 2023
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Environment & Climate for MuseumsStephanie Shapiro, Sarah SuttonClass presentationTufts Museum Studies: The 21st Century MuseumVirtual Nov 2023
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Connecting Around Climate: an Introduction to Taking Action for Museum ProfessionalsStephanie Shapiro, Sarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiWebinarWestern Museums Association and California Association of MuseumsVirtual Nov 2023
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Understanding and Reducing Energy Use and Carbon Emissions in MuseumsWebly Bowles, Mischa Egolf, Sarah Sutton, Shani Krevsky, Kate Scurlock, Judith Hold, Ann Scott-Putney, Henry ArtZero Net Carbon Design: The Path to Zero Carbon SeriesAmerican Institute of ArchitectsVirtual Oct 2023
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Climate Resilience Resources for Cultural HeritageJosé E Ortiz, Stephanie ShapiroMember Meet UpFoundation for Advancement in ConservationVirtual Oct 2023
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Climate Resources for Cultural Heritage: A Collaborative Project from Held in TrustHéctor J. Berdecía-Hernández, Sarah SuttonAnnual Conference: The Future of TECH (Technology, Environment, Cultural Heritage)Association for Preservation Technology InternatinoalWA, USA Oct 2023
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Environment & Climate for MuseumsSarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiBoard RetreatAssociation of Childrens MuseumsWA, USA Sep 2023
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Museums and a Changing Climate:
What we’re learning
Sarah SuttonMonthly meetingSouth King County Arts and CultureVirtual Sep 2023
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Museums and a Changing Climate:
What we’re learning
Stephanie Shapiro, Sarah SuttonAnnual ConferenceNew England Museum AssociationVirtual Sep 2023
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Energy Benchmarking for Museums: ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®Stephanie Shapiro, Sarah SuttonUS culture assocation convening for public climate agreementEnvironment & Culture PartnersVirtual Jul 2023
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Museums and a Changing Climate:
Where Does Your Museum Fit and What to Do Next
Sarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiAnnual MeetingWashington Museum AssociationWA, USA Jun 2023
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Accelerating the Cultural Sector’s Climate LeadershipStephanie Shapiro, Sarah SuttonUS culture assocation convening for public climate agreementEnvironment & Culture PartnersVirtual Jun 2023
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Decarbonizing Museum Sector: Three Partnerships for Reduced EmissionsJesse Prentice-Dunn, Victor Olgyay, Sarah SuttonAnnual Meeting & Museum ExpoAmerican Alliance of MuseumsCO, USA May 2023
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FAIC Climate Resilience Resources for Cultural HeritageStephanie Shapiro, Ben LewisAnnual ConferenceAmerican Institute for ConservationFL, USA May 2023
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Stephanie ShapiroNational Convening, Held in TrustAmerican Institute for ConservationWashington D.C., USA Apr 2023
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Cultural Resources as a Place for Healing and Climate ActionSarah SuttonNature and Wellbeing SymposiumStrategic Nature, LLCWA, USA Apr 2023
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Accelerating the Cultural Sector’s Climate LeadershipStephanie Shapiro, Sarah SuttonUS culture assocation convening for public climate agreementEnvironment & Culture PartnersVirtual Apr 2023
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Advancing the Cultural Sector’s Climate Work in the U.S. and Washington StateSarah Sutton, Danielle SakowskiWashington Heritage CaucusWashington State Historical SocietyVirtual Apr 2023
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A Vision for a Decarbonized Future in MuseumsElaine Gustafson, Roger Chang, Richard Piacentini, Stephanie ShapiroBuilding Museums SymposiumMid-Atlantic Association of MuseumsGA, USA Mar 2023
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Emerging climate legislation and policy topicsStephanie ShapiroAdvocacy DayAmerican Alliance of MuseumsWashington D.C., USA Feb 2023
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Cultural heritage resources in climate actionStephanie ShapiroCultural Resources & Climate Change: Navigating a Precarious FutureGeorge Wright SocietyVirtual Jan 2023
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...the voice to advocate for culture in every climate conversation  Sarah SuttonIIC The Race to ZeroInternational Institute for ConservationVirtual2023
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Culture heritage resources in climate actionStephanie ShapiroPark Stewardship ForumVirtual Dec 2022
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The Growing Role of Museums in Climate Action: reducing impacts and building community resilienceSarah SuttonKorea ICOMICOMVirtual Dec 2022
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Building adaptation and resilience in sites of heritage and cultureImogen Wood (virtual), Princess Dana Firas, Abdel Hamid Salah Sayed, Sarah Sutton, Shanon Shea Miller, Simon Musasizi, Skinder Hundal28th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeUnited NationsEgypt Nov 2022
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Cultural Institutions as Civil Society's Climate InfrastructureStephanie Shapiro, Sarah Sutton, Kirk Johnson, Shanon Miller, Pat Hamilton27th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeUnited NationsEgypt Nov 2022
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Nature / Culture Systems: Partners in a Future with a Changing ClimateSarah SuttonMonthly gatheringsConservation Center for Art & Historic ArtifactsVirtual Nov 2022
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Grant WritingSarah SuttonAssociation of Tribal Archives Libraries and MuseumsCA, USA Oct 2022
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U.S. Cultural SectorStephanie Shapiro, Sarah SuttonMonthly gatheringsAmerica is All InVirtual Sep 2022
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Museums as Agents of Climate ActionSarah SuttonGeneral Conference: The Power of MuseumsInternational Council of MuseumsCzech Republic Aug 2022
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Sustainability in the Museum: Going GreenMichela Rota, Carmen Olivié, Juan Carlos Moya, Sarah SuttonShaping culture through Tech: International Tech Forum, International Symposium of Museums and Cultural EntitiesCM MalagaSpain Jun 2022
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The Frankenthaler Climate Initiative: Supporting Museums in Climate ActionStephanie Shapiro, Victor Olgyay, Elaine Gustafson, Tiffany Rhoades IsselhardtAnnual ConferenceAssociation of Academic Museums & GalleriesVirtual Jun 2022
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Part 5: Crisis: Environmentalism, Sutainability, and MuseumsLisa Yun Lee, Morien Rees, Sarah SuttonICOM-US prsents: What is a Museum? An Exploration in Six PartsInternational Council of Museums May 2022
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The Roles of the Cultural Heritage Sector in Addressing Climate Change: from the Local to the GlobalSarah SuttonInternational Museum Day, SingaporeInternational Council of MuseumsVirtual May 2022
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Creating and Creative Resilience: Museums and Community Experience of Climate-Driven DisastersSarah SuttonAnnual Meeting & Museum ExpoAmerican Alliance of MuseumsMA, USA May 2022
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UCSB Climate Action PlanningSarah SuttonQuarterly MeetingsSanta Barbara Museums GroupVirtual Apr 2022
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Climate Change and the ArtsAndrea Limauro, Leena Jayaswal, Stephanie ShapiroEmerging Arts Leaders SymposiumAmerican UniversityUSA Apr 2022
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Cultural Heritage: Disaster Planning, Adaptation & ResilienceStephanie ShapiroTwitter ConferenceIcon Environmental Sustainability NetworkVirtual Mar 2022
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Making Your Museum Energy Efficient Step-by-StepSarah SuttonAnnual Conference: The Future of TECH (Technology, Environment, Cultural Heritage)Texas Association of MuseumsVirtual Mar 2022
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The United States Cultural Sector’s Role in National and International Climate ActionSarah SuttonClimate Action ConferenceMexico CityVirtual, Mexico Feb 2022
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Cultural Heritage and Climate Change: D(d)iplomacy for Neighbors and Nations.Sarah SuttonUCLA/Getty Program’s Distinguished Speaker SeriesUCLA, GettyVirtual Feb 2022
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Cultural Heritage & Climate Change: Disaster Planning, Adaptation, and ResilienceSarah Sutton2021 Virtual HEART WeekHeritage Emergency National Task Force, Smithsonian Cultural Rescue InitiativeVirtual Dec 2021
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The Museum Sector and Climate ActionSarah Sutton, Edmund NovyBuilding Innovation: Virtual EditionNational Institute of Building SciencesVirtual Nov 2021
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Environment & Culture Discussion with Smith CollegeStephanie Shapiro Oct 2021