CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION OF MUSEUMS IN EGYPT

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Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Helwan University

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This research paper explores the dual role of Egyptian museums in climate change mitigation and adaptation. It argues that museums, as public institutions, must reduce their operational carbon footprint (mitigation) while leveraging their educational capacity to raise public awareness about climate impacts (adaptation). Egypt's high vulnerability to climate change—particularly sea-level rise threatening coastal heritage and Nile-dependent agriculture—underscores the urgency. The study highlights initiatives like the Wadi El-Hitan Climate Change Museum (using fossils to demonstrate historical climate shifts), the Grand Egyptian Museum's green certification, and educational programs in Luxor and Cairo. Challenges include inadequate funding, lack of institutional commitment, and insufficient staff training. Recommendations include integrating sustainability into governance, establishing "Green Teams," and developing climate-focused exhibitions that connect local heritage with global environmental narratives.  

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