ABSTRACT
Climate change-induced hazards are persistently putting cultural heritage under pressure worldwide, with a daily incremental frequency. Research dedicated to risk assessment, sustainable solutions for preparedness strengthening as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies, specifically dedicated to cultural and natural heritage protection, are urgently needed. This chapter presents an overview of the knowledge gained from relevant EU-funded projects on the topic, drawing particular attention to the limits of the research carried out so far on climate change impact on inorganic building materials, mainly stones. Future trends of deterioration processes expected to be predominant in Europe are discussed, as well as key points for a proper methodology of analysis and still existing gaps in knowledge to overcome.
