Ecologically Sustainable Adaptation Planning for Mountain Tourism and Cultural Heritage Under Climate Change: An Integrated Paradigm of Preservation and Conservation Optimization

Abstract

Preservation of cultural heritage and tourism promotion are key ingredients for the advancement of sustainable heritage tourism. Advancing conservation ensures efficiencies within a broad framework landscape where natural ecosystems and cultural heritage are maintained. However, instigating the use of green infrastructure and renewable energy can reduce environmental footprints, while educational programs help educate tourists on sustainability. Moreover, determining the sustainable tourism carrying capacity of certain socio-ecological contexts could be a safeguard for eco-management against future unsustainable development through tourism. Also, mountain destinations can develop resilience against climate change by fostering a balance between growing tourism and conserving natural environments. This chapter examines the paradigm that aims to create a sustainable future for mountain tourism in the balance between nature conservation and cultural heritage.