The vast majority of literature and dialogue around global climate change has originated within science disciplines, but the influence of climate change has had limited impact in other disciplines, particularly within the humanities. As societies and cultures grapple with the process of adaptation to climate change, it is more important than ever for  humanities disciplines, librarians, and archivists to engage with this topic.

I would like to convene a discussion/resource sharing group of scholars, librarians, archivists, and anyone with a passing interest in climate change to talk about how we can contribute to this field. As an archivist deeply concerned with the future of archival holdings in geographically threatened areas (i.e., due to rising sea levels, increased weather patterns, etc), I am considering research in this area to get others thinking about the long-term stewardship and survival of archives.

Some food for thought:

Meet the Humanities (Commentary in Nature Climate Change)

Climate Change in Culture (Upcoming conference in May)

Science Communication Needs the Humanities (How humanities work on rhetoric and communication can improve scientific communication)