The present webinar addresses the issue of the climate change and the tourism activities impacts of the World Heritage Sites. The overriding concern is preserving Outstanding Universal Value – that is, heritage that is exceptional from an artistic, historic or typological standpoint, and which merits preservation for the benefit of mankind.
The report 'Destinations at risk, World Heritage & Tourism in a Changing Climate' provides an overview of the increasing vulnerability of World Heritage sites to climate change impacts and the potential implications for and of global tourism. The report stresses the importance of sound site management practices.
Among other topics, the report addresses:
- impacts of climate change on iconic tourism destinations
- how climate change can exacerbate tourism impacts
- management practices that need to be put in place
The webinar took place on 26th of May 2016 at 14.00 - 15.00 CEST.
The objectives of the present webinar are to:
- Present the recommendations of a joint UNESCO/UNEP/Union of Concerned Scientists report Destinations at risk, World Heritage & Tourism in a Changing Climate, published on May 26th, 2016.
- Highlight some of case studies that demonstrate the need for the tourism industries and stakeholders to mitigate tourism impacts on the World Heritage Sites in these times of Climate Change.
Links:
Information about the webinar: [ Ссылка ]
One Planet network: [ Ссылка ]
One Planet network Sustainable Tourism Programme: [ Ссылка ]
