Heritage and the ocean are deeply intwined in coastal communities across the globe. The way our ancestors were affected and adapted to changes in climate is documented in both the cultural memory and the material traces of the past. Looking to the past for guidance and reflecting on the outcomes of COP 28, the Ocean Decade Conference, and the passing of the High Seas Treaty last March, brings together ocean heritage scholars, policymakers, artists, and practitioners with the goal of fostering interdisciplinary “heritage future” projects that support and empower local communities.
Convened by
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Francesco Arneodo, Professor of Physics; Global Network Professor of Physics, NYUAD
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Robert Parthesius, Program Head for Heritage and Museum Studies; Associate Professor Heritage and Museum Studies, NYUAD
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Tim Winter, Professor and Senior Research Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, NYUAD
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Alia Yunis, Author, Director: "The Golden Harvest", NYUAD
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