Bibliographic Information
Title
The Necessary Roles of Archaeology in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Book Title
Archaeology in Society: Its Relevance in the Modern World
Author(s)
Rockman, Marcy
Editor(s)
Rockman, Marcy and Flatman, Joe
Year of Publication
2012
Chapter Pages
193-215
Publisher Name
Springer
Publisher Location
New York
Web Address (URL)
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4419-9881-1_14
Additional Information
Language
English
Source Type
Book Chapter
Notes
Abstract: This chapter addresses the role of archeology in climate change mitigation and adaption. The critical point is that these definitions of mitigation and adaptation, and by extension resilience, entail at least some changes in human behavior. Specifically, there is a need to change human activities with respect to greenhouse gas outputs; there is anticipation of a range of changes that will be needed to address the effects of rising global temperatures; and there is recognition that many current human systems are not as flexible as they could be in the face of anticipated future stresses and shocks. From these starting points comes the next big question: how can the modern world actually go about doing the human behavior parts of mitigation and adaptation and increasing resilience? This chapter demonstrates that archeology is an important source of information for addressing this key question, particularly with respect to nature, rate, and persistence of social change over long-time frames.
Additional tags: climate change mitigation; adaptation, public education
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
- Appropriate Dissemination of Research
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
- Integrity of Research Methodology
CIfA Codes
- Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
- Principle 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment
Keywords & Terms
- Adequate and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
- Conservation
- Environmental Impact and Issues
- Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
- Preservation of Archaeological Resources
- Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach