European Spas fights and does not disappear in the face of climate change progress
propagandaLas Historic spa cities in Europe They were attracting visitors in search of the well, from the Roman elite that met to relax in society to the English Victorian society he was looking for. A total of 11 of these centers has been registered in the list UNESCO World Heritage, Among them is Bath (UK), Baden Baden (Germany) and Fishi (France).
But the increase in temperatures and floods and Dehydration They can soon display the natural springs of these repeated destinations. Looking at the warm planet, the large spa cities in Europe join the legacies (preserving the legacies) of the National Geographical Society for Protect your heritage from climate -related risks.
They will get access to new tools and technical training and a network of partners to be more resistant to climate, and Expand these strategies throughout Europe. The natural springs in Europe led to the appearance of the famous Spa cities Naomi Otol, Communications Coordinator in the Big Spa Cities in Europe, explains.
But climate change An imminent threat On the horizon. “The increase in temperatures, floods and droughts can affect the appearance of spring and water flows, but there is not enough data that helps us understand how,” he says.
Flood flooding of temporary closure
However, the effect is already perceived, because Spa cities They are increasingly affected by the floods, such as Austrian Baden Finan in 2024 and the Belgian resort in 2021. Bath city, in the United Kingdom, closed the Cleveland swimming temporarily due to the damage suffered by repeated floods.
They were built for Expected flood support every 100 yearsBut they were flooded every year for three. The result is the possible loss of valuable heritage and economically profitable attractions.
“Genetic sites They do more than inspiration for their beauty“The Executive Director of Conservation Heritage and National Geographic Explorer, Victoria Hermann.” For societies around the world, heritage is the basis of local economies through cultural tourism, crafts and heritage agricultural systems. “
Los Cultural trips It represents 40 % From all global tourism They contributed 9.1 % to global GDP in 2023, so the culture “is not only a column of identity, but it is a decisive source of economic support.” “Despite the clear importance of the cultural heritage of the flexibility of societies and economic health, there is a lack of investment and the inclusion of heritage in flexibility efforts,” Hermann added. “This is a lack of culture in work Climate It is wrong and dangerous. “
Spa cities in Europe join the Climate Protection Program
11 large cities in Europe join the program for Enhancing measures against climate effects In genetic sites. The project to preserve the legacies, which Hermann has directed, aims to “visualize how climate change can affect natural and cultural heritage sites all over the world.”
The program focuses on training local communities on developing skills, tools and solutions Climate work To protect your sites. It begins to train local leaders on heritage values, climate science, modeling and risk assessment and adaptation strategies.
Equipped with this knowledge, leaders Directing their societies through evaluation “It is a climate risk, identifying unique local challenges and opportunities,” says Hermann. Through strict training and science -based evaluation, societies finally have resources and technical assistance to implement adaptation procedures that protect their heritage and ensure a flexible future. “
Board of four out of 11 Spa cities They will represent the group and exchange acquired knowledge with their counterparts from all over Europe. “Preserving the inheritance will allow us to integrate Climate change resistance Chiha Ronchini, Secretary -General of the Great Spa Cities in Europe, says that ensuring the protection of exceptional cultural landscapes and hot springs for future generations for future generations for future generations: “In the 2027 property management plan, ensuring the protection of exceptional cultural landscapes and hot springs for future generations.”
The long -term goal is Create a model for other destinations from all over Europe They suffer from consequences similar to climate change. “
