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Practices in Natural History and Science Museums in Türkiye for the Combat with Environmental Challenges in the Center of Climate Change

Cilt: 12 Sayı: 3 30 Eylül 2023
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Practices in Natural History and Science Museums in Türkiye for the Combat with Environmental Challenges in the Center of Climate Change

Abstract

In this article, environmental and climate practices in science and natural history museums in Türkiye are presented and discussed. While environmental and climate problems are global issues, they have local roots. As environmental issues are related to human activities and museums play a societal role, it is important to examine practices and approaches of museums in relation to the environment. Operations and practices of natural history and science museums in Türkiye, including educational activities, are important elements in communicating the risks of vulnerable environmental issue. This study outlines the environmental practices of the science and natural history museums of Türkiye which are commonly accepted as reliable providers of information to engage with audiences for action towards environmental challenges. Documentary research was conducted for the study. When the environmental practices and approaches are reviewed, it is seen that natural history museums function basically as research areas. Still, they have public education roles and organize educational activities about natural history, biodiversity and environment. While public education is one of the roles of natural history museums besides their conventional functions like collecting, conserving, researching and exhibiting, science centers are institutions dedicated to public education. Since science centers are mostly supported by municipalities, it can be said that they operate in a more sustainable and holistic way. Also, it is seen that their environmental reach-out programs offer a wider range. Based on data, we claim that collaboration with municipalities has an effect on the environmental activities and perspectives of museums. Also, climate-context works encourage museum community to make interdisciplinary works across the world. By presenting the current environmental and climate practices in natural history and science museums in Türkiye, it is aimed that the article can provide collaboration among institutions and advance the discussions among museums in the context of environment and climate.

Keywords

Climate Change , Environmental Issues , Natural History Museum , Science Museum , Science Center , Museum-Municipality Collaborations , Museums in Türkiye

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Sivrikaya, G., & Güneröz, C. (2023). Practices in Natural History and Science Museums in Türkiye for the Combat with Environmental Challenges in the Center of Climate Change. İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi, 12(3), 1310-1330. https://doi.org/10.15869/itobiad.1278607