Carbon Literacy Workshop for Conservation and Collections
About
'Carbon Literacy for Conservation and Collections' is an entry level course designed to build awareness of the carbon emissions associated with conservation and collection care. The course will explore the science of climate change, how this can affect collections and conservators, and explore examples of actions that conservators and collections care professionals have taken to lower the carbon emissions of their work.This interactive training is divided into four modules taught over two evening sessions:
-Tuesday 18 August 2026 - 5:00pm - 8:30pm AEST (Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane)
-Wednesday 19 August 2026 - 5:00pm - 8:30pm AEST (Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane)
(There will be one 15 minute break each evening.)
Program:
Module 1: Introduction. Climate change science. Impacts of climate change on conservation and collections.
Module 2: The role of conservation and collections care. Climate justice. Co-benefits of taking climate action.
Module 3: The policy position. Carbon footprints. Case studies of low carbon conservation and collections care.
Module 4: Action planning. Having conservations. Wrapping up.
After the course, participants can make two carbon reduction pledges relevant to their work. Doing so allows you to be certified ‘Carbon Literate', an internationally recognised certification by the Carbon Literacy Project. You'll join more than 150,000 others driving the transition to a low carbon society.
Who should attend: This course is designed for professionals working in conservation and collections care who are interested in raising their awareness of the carbon emissions related to their work and workplace. This course is designed for beginners and you do not need to have prior knowledge in this area. Equally, if you are experienced in this area it will be interesting and useful.
Meet your Instructor: Lorraine Finch is director of LFCP, which is accelerating the cultural heritage sector’s sustainability through research, knowledge sharing and resource creation. Recognised as a national and international trailblazer demonstrating truly exemplary leadership, she advocates for sustainability in cultural heritage, participating in conferences, leading workshops and training, publishing books and articles and collaborating with other leaders in the field. She is co-founder and the Chair of the Institute of Conservation’s, Sustainability Group and works closely with the American Institute of Conservation Sustainability Committee.
Course Prices and Early Bird Registrations:
Early Bird AICCM Student or Concession Course Fee = $113.50 (Including certification)
Early Bird AICCM Member Course Fee = $148.50 (Including certification)
Early Bird Non-Member Student or Concession Course Fee = $138.50 (Including certification)
Early Bird Non-Member Course Fee = $198.50 (Including certification)
Early bird tickets will be available until 11:59pm 21 July 2026. From 22 July all ticket prices will increase by $15.
Important Details: AICCM reserves the right to cancel the course and issue refunds if registrations do not meet the minimum threshold by 31 July 2026. AICCM will notify registered participants by 5pm AEST, 3 August 2026.
This event has been organised by AICCM's Emerging Conservators Special Interest Group.
Date
Tuesday 18 August 2026 5:00 PM - Wednesday 19 August 2026 8:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
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