Our Climate Heritage, with Richard Smith

Send us Fan MailRichard Smith, the Head of Climate and Sustainability at English Heritage, joins us to share his  journey from BBC journalist to a passionate advocate for sustainability in heritage and conservation. We chat with Richard about the complex sustainability challenges English Heritage faces in their quest to achieve net zero by 2035 as Richard sets out the difficulties of balancing heritage preservation with climate resilience, such as retrofitting listed buildings or dealing with  rising sea levels threatening important sites. We also learn about innovative strategies to curb visitor travel emissions and the partnerships fostering eco-friendly travel.Our conversation also takes a global turn, exploring the philosophical dimensions of heritage conservation through the lens of iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Stonehenge. Richard shares his thoughts on "adaptive release" and how storytelling can inspire communities worldwide to cherish and preserve our shared past. Listen now!  Follow GoodGeist for more episodes on sustainability, communications and how creativity can help make the world a better place.