UNESCO, (2008) Policy Document on the Impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage Properties. Project Report. UNESCO.
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Abstract
World Heritage cultural properties are being variously impacted by climate change. Archaeological remains and related evidence will be affected when the hydrological, chemical and biological processes of the soil change. Since historic buildings are more porous than modern constructions, any increases in soil moisture might result in greater salt mobilisation; consequently drying will cause salt crystallisation to damage decorated surfaces. Timber and other organic building materials may be subject to increased biological infestation in altitudes and latitudes that may not have been previously affected.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Project Report) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Climate Change; World Heritage; |
| Depositing User: | Eva Marie Fahlin |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Aug 2009 14:42 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Nov 2016 09:49 |
| URI: | http://eprints.sparaochbevara.se/id/eprint/577 |
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