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Losing well: Heritage, climate risk, and adaptation

April 21, 2026 • Phil Emonson • Season 1 • Episode 26

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Join host Phil Emonson as he sits down with Kate Guest, Senior Policy Advisor for Climate Change at Historic England, to explore the powerful intersection of heritage and climate adaptation.

How can the stories embedded in our historic places help people better understand climate risk? Kate shares how Historic England is using culture and community narratives to engage the public in the urgent challenges facing our built heritage - from coastal erosion to extreme weather.

The conversation dives into the difficult idea of “losing well” when preservation is no longer possible and unpacks key adaptation concepts like adaptive release and adaptation pathways. With real-world examples, this episode highlights what it means to make thoughtful, forward-looking decisions about the future of historic assets.

Whether you work in climate policy, heritage, infrastructure, or simply care about protecting the places that shape our identity, this episode offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on resilience in a changing world.

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