Tourism actions
The impact>
The beauty of Northumberland is a key attraction for tourists, but it is also under threat from climate change. These threats include:
Coastal threats
due to sea level rise (predicted 30-35cm higher by 2050), increasing vulnerability to storm events and coastal erosion
Rising ocean temperatures
impacting coastal wildlife and the tourism this brings
Changes in rainfall
and potential water shortages in summer seasons
Rising temperatures
affecting wildlife and wildlife-based tourism
Increase in severe weather events
such as flooding, storms, heatwaves and wildfires forcing cancellations
The issue:
The tourism industry also contributes towards climate change. This can be through:
Travel to and within Northumberland
Carbon footprint of tourist providers
Pressures on delicate ecosystems
The solution>
Take a look at the case studies and resources below to see how you can champion sustainable tourism and take action to tackle climate change in Northumberland.
Northumberland Coast AONB
Helpful tourist website focusing with information about alternative travel and ecological attractions. The same organisation has also complied a Visitor Guide for your convenance here.
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