Historic England has estimated that UK museums will run out of space by 2027, to the detriment of Archaeological research. The Government’s motivation to find solutions to the Curation Crisis is undermined by the absence of a research agenda that clearly articulates the critical value of archaeological assemblages. This talk represents a first step in providing that agenda. It will showcase how biocultural heritage can contextualise and mitigate modern Global Challenges, including nature renewal, food security and planetary health.