Scientific Tourism in the French Alps: A Laboratory for Scientific Mediation and Research

Vialette, Yannick; Mao, Pascal; Bourlon, Fabien

doi:10.4000/rga.9189

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“…Glacier tourism has long focused on the aesthetic appeal of ice environments; however, tourism stakeholders are now emphasizing their scientific value (Bussard et al, 2021). Consequently, glacier tourism can be considered a form of geotourism (based on geosystems) and a form of scientific tourism through interpretation elements (or médiation scientifique; Vialette et al, 2021). In this context, the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps, is an interesting case.…”

Section: From Glacier Tourism To Geotourism: Aletsch Glaciermentioning

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Glacier tourism without ice: Envisioning future adaptations in a melting world

Salim

2023

Front. Hum. Dyn.

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Climate change is causing profound changes in high mountain environments, including the rapid retreat of glaciers. The retreat and potential disappearance of Alpine glaciers during the twenty-first century raises questions about the future of glacier tourism sites. This perspective article reflects on these changes with a desk-based approach to suggest three possible ways glacier tourism can adapt to anticipated glacier loss. These three strategies include further developing geotourism, transforming last-chance tourism into “dark tourism,” and using virtual reality to “virtually” reconstruct disappearing glaciers. This paper draws on three cases to discuss the potential of these strategies. The first is the Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has also been the subject of recent work on geotourism. The second case is Mer de Glace, the largest glacier at the Montenvers site in France. This glacier has been studied in the context of last-chance tourism. The final case is the Mortaretsch Glacier in Switzerland, which can be reached from Diavolezza and has not been the subject of many studies. However, this site is one of the first to incorporate virtual reality technology into the tourist experience of the glacier.

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Section: From Glacier Tourism To Geotourism: Aletsch Glaciermentioning

confidence: 99%

Glacier tourism without ice: Envisioning future adaptations in a melting world

Salim

2023

Front. Hum. Dyn.

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Catalyzing Holistic Conservation-Based Development Through Ethical Travel Experiences Rooted in the Bioculture of Patagonia’s Subantarctic Natural Laboratories

Gale-Detrich,

Sánchez Jardón,

Adiego

et al. 2023

Natural and Social Sciences of Patagonia

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Synchronous losses of biological, linguistic, and cultural diversity are contributing to processes of biocultural homogenization, a persistent downgrading in how people perceive biodiversity, environmental, and cultural conditions, and what they consider as normal. Some have linked biocultural homogenization with neoliberal practices that emphasize standardization and efficiencies in order to enhance capital accumulation. In Chile, which is highly centralized, urban, and centered around neoliberal development, biocultural homogenization is especially concerning, as it may lower support for conservation. Thus, when thinking about conservation-based development in Patagonia, locally driven initiatives that foster biocultural reawakening, democratize science, and catalyze sustainable development, might help address biocultural homogenization and build conservation support. This mixed-methods, intrinsic case study explored three initiatives underway in the Aysén and Magallanes regions of Chile that address some of these outcomes: (1) Subantarctic Natural Laboratories; (2) 3-Hs Biocultural Ethic and FEP Cycle Approach; and (3) Scientific Tourism Collaborative Learning Networks. We sought to better understand their methods and implementations and explore how their integration might strengthen conservation-based development in Patagonia, through ethical travel experiences rooted in the bioculture of local communities. Results suggest promise for a combined approach; thus, additional research and consideration are merited.

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Scientific Tourism in the French Alps: A Laboratory for Scientific Mediation and Research

Cited by 2 publications

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Glacier tourism without ice: Envisioning future adaptations in a melting world

Glacier tourism without ice: Envisioning future adaptations in a melting world

Catalyzing Holistic Conservation-Based Development Through Ethical Travel Experiences Rooted in the Bioculture of Patagonia’s Subantarctic Natural Laboratories

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