Are you working in heritage and want to help make historic houses more climate-resilient? Join the CliP-ComE Climate Guards, a European programme that connects EU climate goals with the local knowledge and needs of heritage owners, managers, and communities.
What is a Climate Guard?
A Climate Guard is a trained heritage professional—working in government, heritage organisations, or related organisations—who has specialist, up-to-date knowledge of:
- European climate policy and legislation relevant to historic buildings
- Strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of heritage properties
- Practical, locally adapted solutions that respect cultural and architectural values
Climate Guards act as trusted links between policymakers and the people managing historic houses on the ground.
Who can join?
The training is open to:
- Professionals working for heritage agencies, government departments, or NGOs
- Owners, managers, and staff of historic houses and estates
- Consultants, architects, and engineers specialising in heritage projects
- Other professionals engaged in the preservation and sustainable use of historic buildings
How to become one
🔹 Live training in Mauerbach, Austria
📅 28–30 September 2025
A 3-day in-person workshop at a historic site, covering EU climate frameworks, energy efficiency strategies, and practical implementation tools for heritage properties.
🔸 Online course with certification
Later this year, take the training online at your own pace. Successful participants receive an official European certificate (ECQA standard) and join the growing Climate Guards network.
Why join?
- Build recognised climate expertise for the heritage sector
- Gain European-level insight combined with practical, local application
- Become part of a Europe-wide network of trained Climate Guards
- Contribute directly to the European Green Deal and climate objectives
📩 Interested? Pre-register here or request more information climate-guards@ivem.nl
Become a Climate Guard. Connect policy and practice—and help secure heritage for the future.
