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Melting glaciers as symbols of tourism paradoxes

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  • Emmanuel Salim

    (University Toulouse Jean Jaurès, UTOPI (UMR CNRS 5311)
    University of Lausanne, Institute of Geography and Sustainability)

  • Alix Varnajot

    (University of Oulu, Geography Research Unit)

  • Mark Carey

    (University of Oregon, Environmental Studies Program
    University of Oregon, Department of Geography)

  • Karine Gagné

    (University of Guelph, Department of Sociology and Anthropology)

  • Gijsbert Hoogendoorn

    (University of Johannesburg, Department of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies)

  • Cymene Howe

    (Rice University, Department of Anthropology)

  • Matthias Huss

    (ETH Zürich, Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology (VAW)
    Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), Swiss Federal Institute for Forest
    University of Fribourg, Department of Geosciences)

  • Christopher J. Lemieux

    (Wilfrid Laurier University, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies)

  • Emma J. Stewart

    (Lincoln University, Faculty of Environment, Society and Design)

Abstract

Visitors are increasingly drawn to disappearing glacier landscapes for their beauty and scientific value. This Comment examines the paradoxes reshaping relationships among glaciers, people and communities, and highlights research needed to avoid maladaptation harming local communities.

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  • Emmanuel Salim & Alix Varnajot & Mark Carey & Karine Gagné & Gijsbert Hoogendoorn & Cymene Howe & Matthias Huss & Christopher J. Lemieux & Emma J. Stewart, 2026. "Melting glaciers as symbols of tourism paradoxes," Nature Climate Change, Nature, vol. 16(2), pages 106-108, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcli:v:16:y:2026:i:2:d:10.1038_s41558-025-02544-2
    DOI: 10.1038/s41558-025-02544-2
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