Melting glaciers as symbols of tourism paradoxes

Emmanuel Salim; Alix Varnajot; Mark Carey; Karine Gagné; Gijsbert Hoogendoorn; Cymene Howe; Matthias Huss; Christopher J. Lemieux; Emma J. Stewart

doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02544-2

Melting glaciers as symbols of tourism paradoxes

Emmanuel Salim
, Alix Varnajot
, Mark Carey
, Karine Gagné
, Gijsbert Hoogendoorn
, Cymene Howe
, Matthias Huss
, Christopher J. Lemieux
, Emma J. Stewart

Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	106-108
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nature Climate Change
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-025-02544-2
Publication status	Published - Feb 2026

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