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Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan (2012-2017)
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 23 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Climatic changes |
ISBN | : |
The Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan 2012-2017 outlines the steps to build the Great Barrier Reef's health so it's better able to cope with stress and avoid climate change impacts. Climate change is the greatest threat to coral reefs worldwide, and it's important to understand the risks and work with reef communities and industries to help them adapt. Building on the first action plan, the strategy outlines objectives, while the Action Plan sets specific activities and performance targets for the Authority during the next five years.
The Great Barrier Reef
Author | : Pat Hutchings |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 2008-11-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643099972 |
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is 344 400 square kilometres in size and is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. This comprehensive guide describes the organisms and ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the biological, chemical and physical processes that influence them. Contemporary pressing issues such as climate change, coral bleaching, coral disease and the challenges of coral reef fisheries are also discussed. In addition,the book includes a field guide that will help people to identify the common animals and plants on the reef, then to delve into the book to learn more about the roles the biota play. Beautifully illustrated and with contributions from 33 international experts, The Great Barrier Reef is a must-read for the interested reef tourist, student, researcher and environmental manager. While it has an Australian focus, it can equally be used as a baseline text for most Indo-Pacific coral reefs. Winner of a Whitley Certificate of Commendation for 2009.
Climate Change and Tourism
Author | : Susanne Becken |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1849714754 |
The contribution of tourism to climate change and the likely effects of climate change on tourist destinations have been well reported and discussed, however there is a lack of evidence-based systematic advice as to how the industry should respond. This book addresses the gap between our increasing understanding of the drivers and consequences of climate change, and practical advice for mitigation and adaptation. This text acknowledges the importance of a sound conceptual understanding of climate change and considers how the industry might best respond. This approach relies upon the roles of supportive policies and institutions and is presented through critically assessed case studies from across the world. These examples support an overall framework which provides a methodology for translating adaptation and mitigation policies into practice.
Climate Change Adaptation
Author | : Paul Marshall |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 75 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Climatic changes |
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Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change to Tourism
Author | : Louis D'Amore |
Publisher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 2014-07-24 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1443865095 |
As UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stated, “Climate change is the pre-eminent geopolitical and economic issue of the 21st century. It rewrites the global equation for development, peace and prosperity.” The scientific evidence is clear – climate change is happening and the exposure to weather-related disasters such as heat waves, forest fires, cyclones and flooding has the potential to seriously impact the tourism sector. The travel and tourism industry is both a significant contributor to climate change, being responsible for 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and is directly impacted by it. At the same time, the industry is a vital driver of the global economy with an estimated US$6.6 trillion total contribution in 2012, and is particularly significant to developing and emerging economies where the impacts of climate change can be most disruptive. This collection of papers is a timely and indispensable source of insights and models of best practice relating to the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change by various sectors of the industry.
Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Adaptation
Author | : Richard Kenchington |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2012-09-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643104046 |
Australians are famous for our love of the coast, although in many places this 'love' has caused serious and often irreversible impacts. The sustainable management of our society's many uses of the coast is complex and challenging. While a wealth of knowledge exists about the coast, this is not always brought to bear on decision-making. Coastal management to date has had limited success, and in some cases interventions have made problems worse. Australia's coast has been shaped by severe events such as cyclones and floods, with climate change now increasing the number and intensity of these hazards. In addition, our coastal populations are growing, and with them our social, environmental and economic vulnerability to such hazards. This book explores the evolution of coastal management, and provides critical insights into contemporary experience and understanding of coastal management in Australia. It draws on contemporary theory and lessons from case examples to highlight the roles of research and community engagement in coastal management. The book concludes with a chapter of recommendations which can help guide coastal management and research around the world.
Climate Vulnerability, Volume 4
Author | : |
Publisher | : Newnes |
Total Pages | : 982 |
Release | : 2013-06-14 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0123919010 |
Climate Vulnerability, Volume 4
Climate Change and Tourism in the Asia Pacific
Author | : Bruce Prideaux |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2015-09-07 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1317747828 |
Climate change will exert an enormous impact on all societies in the medium to long term. Tourism, as both a commercial activity and social phenomenon is not immune. To date, industry has been slow to recognise the scale of the threat posed by a changing climate on its operations and consumers have been extremely reluctant to modify their travel behaviours. The Asia Pacific region is well on the way to being the 21st Century powerhouse of tourism, however the manner in which it develops will, in part, be determined by how the global community responds to climate change. This book examines climate change issues related to tourism in the Asia Pacific region. Chapters discuss demand and supply side issues, explore government policy responses and introduce several new adaptation models. The book also calls for a more effective linking of social science research with the scientific discourse to create long term resolution of and adaptation to this issue. This book was published as a special issue of Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research.