The importance of tourism stems from its sheer scale: international tourism alone moves 1.5 billion people annually, generating over 2 trillion dollars and contributing to the employment of one in ten workers globally. Other factors also contribute to its importance, alongside these large numbers and growth. The cross-cutting nature of the economic, environmental, and socio-cultural...

Rising sea levels are a global phenomenon that endangers not only the environment and the economy, but also the very identity of coastal communities. Coastal areas are among the most densely populated regions on the planet, hosting 11 of the world's 15 largest megacities. Over 600 million people currently reside less than 10 metres above...

"Venice as a dual model for climate adaptation - Infrastructure meets nature-based learning" is the title of the side event organised by Venice Sustainability Foundation at the Italian Pavilion "Made for Our Future" at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The event presents Venice as a dual model of climate adaptation, where advanced engineering solutions combine with...