Introduction

Cultural heritage, as a bridge between the past and future, represents the identity, values, and collective memory of societies. This volume, Methodologies and Strategies for Cultural Heritage Protection and Conservation Against Climate Changes, Natural and Anthropogenic Risks, presents the Spoke 7 results within the CHANGES project, a pioneering initiative funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU framework through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). The book explores innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to safeguard-ing cultural heritage in the face of climate change, natural disasters, and anthropo-genic threats, integrating expertise from engineering, material sciences, digital tech-nology, and humanities to address the complexities of protecting both tangible and intangible cultural assets. The thematic sections of this book emphasize cutting-edge solutions, including digital twins, advanced monitoring systems, eco-sustain-able materials, and preventive conservation methodologies. Moreover, case studies highlight real-world applications, spanning historic cities, landscapes, monuments, and individual artifacts. This collection underscores the importance of prepared-ness, resilience, and sustainability in cultural heritage preservation, advocating for collaboration across disciplines and scales.