Claire Backhouse

Claire Backhouse is a Lecturer in Sport Management at the School of Sport and Health, Solent University. Her academic background includes a Master’s degree in Tourism, Heritage and Sustainability from the University of Glasgow (2019–2020). She specializes in the intersection of adventure tourism and climate change, examining sustainability challenges and industry responses. Her research emphasizes environmental adaptation, risk mitigation, and the well-being implications of climate change for adventure destinations and communities.

Research Interests: Backhouse’s work focuses on how climate change impacts adventure tourism operations, including natural hazard management, carbon risk reduction, and balancing environmental protection with tourism growth. She also explores technology’s role in adventure tourism and its contribution to education and sustainability practices. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates insights from tourism, environmental science, and public health to address contemporary industry challenges.

Key Activities: In January 2023, she delivered an invited talk titled 'Fostering positive behavioural change through outdoor education,' highlighting the educational dimensions of adventure tourism. This aligns with her commitment to promoting sustainable and inclusive outdoor practices.

Collaborations: Her recent research collaborations involve contributions to the Routledge International Handbook of Adventure Tourism, where she co-authored a chapter on climate change. While specific lab/team affiliations are not stated, her work reflects engagement with global academic networks and industry stakeholders.