Europeana Releases Report on Environmental Impact of Digital Preservation in Cultural Heritage Institutions
Tokyo, Japan – July 25, 2025 – Europeana, the European digital cultural heritage platform, has recently published a comprehensive report that delves into the environmental impact of digital preservation activities undertaken by cultural heritage institutions. This significant report, which made its debut on the Current Awareness Portal on July 25, 2025, at 05:38, aims to provide valuable insights and foster a more sustainable approach to managing and preserving our shared digital cultural heritage.
The report, titled “Europeana, cultural heritage institutions survey on digital preservation activities and their environmental impact,” (original Japanese title: ‘Europeana、文化遺産機関によるデジタル保存活動が環境に及ぼす影響等を調査した報告書を公開’) represents a crucial step in understanding the often-overlooked environmental footprint of digital technologies within the cultural sector. As more and more institutions transition towards digital preservation to safeguard valuable artifacts, documents, and collections for future generations, it is becoming increasingly important to assess and mitigate the associated environmental consequences.
This study by Europeana addresses a critical need for data-driven analysis in this area. It likely explores various facets of digital preservation, including the energy consumption associated with data storage, server infrastructure, network usage, and the lifecycle of digital hardware. The report’s findings will be of immense interest to librarians, archivists, museum professionals, IT specialists within cultural institutions, and policymakers involved in heritage management and digital sustainability.
By shedding light on the environmental implications, Europeana hopes to empower cultural heritage institutions to make more informed decisions regarding their digital strategies. This may include exploring more energy-efficient technologies, optimizing data management practices, and potentially developing guidelines for sustainable digital preservation. The report’s publication is a testament to Europeana’s commitment to not only making cultural heritage accessible but also to doing so in a responsible and environmentally conscious manner.
The availability of this report through the Current Awareness Portal is a valuable resource for the global heritage community. It encourages a proactive dialogue about the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age and underscores the importance of integrating environmental considerations into the core operations of cultural preservation. Institutions are encouraged to review this report to gain a deeper understanding of their digital impact and to identify potential avenues for enhancing their sustainability efforts.
Europeana、文化遺産機関によるデジタル保存活動が環境に及ぼす影響等を調査した報告書を公開
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