In this presentation, we will introduce the threats of growing tourism and discuss what countries can and should do to prevent these threats. Tourism has become one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world, offering millions of jobs and lucrative opportunities for investment. However, the environmental and natural resources are under great pressure from tourism, which has consequences for both the health and the well-being of the local population. Would you like to learn more about Sustainable Tourism? Sign up for our online course: Sustainable Tourism - promoting Environmental Public Health? (indsæt hyperlink over titel, hvis muligt https://www.coursera.org/learn/sustainable-tourism You are also welcome to join other MOOCs from University of Copenhagen. (indsæt hyperlink, hvis muligt https://coursera.org/ucph). Flemming Konradsen Professor, Director, School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen