“Heritage Adapts! is important because it reminds the world that climate adaptation cannot happen without listening to the communities who live with the impacts of climate change every day. In places like Koutammakou, local people are not only protecting heritage sites; they are preserving knowledge systems, cultural identities, and ways of living that have sustained resilience for generations. Too often, the communities most affected by climate change are the least represented in global decision-making. This initiative helps restore that balance by giving visibility and voice to local stewards whose experiences and solutions are essential for climate justice.”

"Heritage Adapts! creates an important bridge between local heritage stewards and a global network of knowledge, experience, and support. For climate-vulnerable sites like Bagerhat in Bangladesh, this platform helps transform complex adaptation challenges into practical and community-centred actions. It gives heritage professionals not only guidance, but also the confidence that they are not working alone."