Sustainable tourism: This is how we protect the environment from the consequences!
Sustainable tourism: This is how we protect the environment from the consequences!
Deutschland - Tourism plays a key role in travelers and the economy in Germany. Every year, around 70 million longer trips, which last at least five days, are undertaken by German residents. In addition, the German tourism industry contributed significantly to the economy at around 100 billion euros, which corresponds to 4.4 percent of gross value added. Interestingly, 2.9 million workers in the tourism sector were employed in the same year. Worldwide, tourism offers every eleventh person a job.
Due to its extensive importance, tourism also has a noticeable impact on the environment. This includes the high primary energy consumption, climate -damaging emissions, noise emissions and the impairment of biodiversity. These challenges are not only recognized by experts, but are also part of the agenda of the Federal Environment Agency, which would like to specify the environmental impacts of tourism more detail and recommend suitable measures to reduce. An investigation from 2002 appreciated the environmental impact, but there is no current quantitative surveys.consequences for the environment
One of the greatest challenges is the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), especially through tourist traffic, with air travel playing a crucial role. In addition to CO2, these also cause other emissions that have an even higher climate effectiveness. In view of the changed framework conditions due to climate change, it is of great importance for the tourism industry to adapt and to develop strategies to reduce harmful environmental impacts.
The Federal Environment Agency will also examineplans for adaptation, since air pollution caused by traffic, heating and leisure activities can affect air circulation. In water -poor regions, tourism activities lead to water shortages and water pollution, while surface consumption endangers natural soil functions through tourist infrastructures. The landscape and cityscape is also influenced by tourist developments.
overnight stays and systems
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| 2006 | 351.2 |
| 2016 | 447.2 |
The number of overnight stays in Germany rose from 351.2 million in 2006 to 447.2 million in 2016. This development leads to an increased burden on the environment and is closely linked to the above problems, such as air and water pollution as well as the loss of biodiversity.
Overall, it can be seen that tourism is affected by both the underdressers and the consequences of climate change. In order to master the challenge sustainably, strategic measures and rethinking throughout the industry are necessary. This is the only way to promote environmentally friendly tourism that meets both the economic and ecological requirements. Further information can be found on the website of Ems-vechte-weelle and Environmental Bundesamt .
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