Highlights
While glacier tourism can contribute to the development of local communities, glaciers are under increasing threat from climate change. Balanced policies that promote sustainable tourism can reduce glacier degradation and benefit local communities.
Recommendations
Promote eco-friendly glacier tourism by managing visitor behaviour and minimizing environmental impacts
Invest in eco-tourism to secure ongoing funding for glacier conservation and local economic benefits
Involve local communities in planning and conservation to strengthen tourism resilience and support equitable development
Enhance monitoring and enforcement to ensure compliance with sustainable tourism practices
Strengthen climate adaptation and resilience to safeguard glacier tourism from climate change impacts
