Climate versus culture: how Canadian museums are confronting the climate crisis

It has become widely accepted in the popular imaginary of Canada that humans are a major driving factor in the climate crisis. More recently, many large-scale museums and cultural institutions have either encouraged climate action through exhibitions or by altering their own practices to reflect a more eco-conscious approach. However, these efforts are not yet widespread and many museums struggle to identify the impact they have on the environment. Results from an original survey and an extensive literature review point to three main barriers preventing museums from adopting sustainable practices; lack of material resources, lack of funding, and lack of education and training on climate science.