Held in Trust is examining obstacles, opportunities, and needs, along with the resources required to sustain the field of conservation and preservation. A broad range of conservation and allied professionals, stakeholders, and communities, were engaged in exploring the intersection and impact of urgent global challenges with the profession, including: sustainability (environmental, financial, and collecting and conservation practice); social and racial justice; diversity and equity; climate change and environmental resource protection; technological and scientific innovation.
We identified nine critical topic areas of study, which have been explored by a working group and led by co-chairs, who serve on the Held in Trust Steering Committee.
You can read a summary of the findings in each area or the full report below.