Tourism & Turbines

Growing concerns of energy supply and security have accelerated interest in developing renewable energy sources. In this respect, wind energy has become the most dynamically developing sector. At face value, it may seem harmless to advance decarbonization of energy systems and accelerate
transitions to green, scalable, and more decentralized renewable energy (Baily, 2016). However, wind turbines, whether on land or in the ocean, have to be physically located and may pose negative consequences for people and nature. This raises important questions about the relationships between tourism and wind energy industry in overlapping spatial, often coastal contexts, including relations to other economic activities, regulation, and environmental justice.

This project will focus on exploring the complex landscapes of tourism and turbines, with a particular focus on the case of Nationalpark Vadehavet (Wadden Sea) in Denmark.

1. Exploratory literature review
2. Case Study Design