Climate change is varying the mean and pattern of the climatic factors as well as it is
increasing the frequency of extreme events. Consequently, these changes trigger the …

Over the past decade, research on the impacts of climate change on immovable cultural
heritage (ICH) in the polar regions (Arctic and Antarctica) has slowly increased. This article …

In recent years, the use of wood has gained social interest, leading to a global increase in its
demand. Yet, this demand is often covered by the production of woods of low natural …

Climate change (CC) has an impact on degradation mechanisms in building envelopes. A
climate-based analysis (only using climate variables) or a response-based analysis (based …

Previous studies show that climate change has an impact on the damage risks in solid
masonry facades. To conserve these valuable buildings, it is important to determine the …

In the world of cultural heritage, a wide range of artefacts and buildings are made of wood
and, therefore, are subjected to moisture-induced stress and strain cycles, owing to …

Svalbard is facing changes related to climate change and permafrost thaw, which have
impacts on the life and well-being of people. This study evaluated impacts of climate change …

Gully erosion is one of the most destructive geomorphological processes on relatively flat
surfaces. This is exacerbated in the Arctic regions, where gullies are referred to as thermo …

The identification and preservation of cultural landscapes worthy of protection is a
challenging task, as their significance is often not immediately apparent. Analyzing the …

This article reports findings from two research projects that aimed to understand the
vulnerabilities of cultural heritage sites in Svalbard and investigated factors that influence …