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Harmonising climate change adaptation and mitigation: The case of tourist resorts in Fiji

Tourism in island states is vulnerable to climate change because it may result in detrimental changes in relation to extreme events, sea level rise, transport and communication interruption. This study analyses adaptation to climate change by tourist resorts in Fiji, as well as their potential to re...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Becken, Susanne
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier Ltd. 2005
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7127100/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32288341
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2005.08.001
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Sumario:Tourism in island states is vulnerable to climate change because it may result in detrimental changes in relation to extreme events, sea level rise, transport and communication interruption. This study analyses adaptation to climate change by tourist resorts in Fiji, as well as their potential to reduce climate change through reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Interviews, site visitations, and an accommodation survey were undertaken. Many operators already prepare for climate-related events and therefore adapt to potential impacts resulting from climate change. Reducing emissions is not important to operators; however, decreasing energy costs for economic reasons is practised. Recommendations for further initiatives are made and synergies between the adaptation and mitigation approaches are explored.