Environmental and climatic Flashcards
What are some advantages of climate change ?
Longer seasons (hotter for longer) meaning that tour operators and travel agents can sell more holidays as there is an extended period of summer weather. The need to take action can increase the drive in finding new and more sustainable options such as renewable energy, technological advancements in wind, solar and other sustainable energy sources.
What are some disadvantages of climate change ?
Rising sea levels is causing more extreme weather events such as more frequent and more damaging floods, tropical storms, tsunamis etc which can damage large amounts of land / housing and can result in some islands being at risk of disappearing at some point soon in the future. There are also more economic losses with climate change as revenue has to be invested into building new / stronger infrastructure to be able to protect vulnerable areas from being destroyed.
What are some examples of extreme weather events as a result of climate change ?
Floods, landslides, hurricanes, cyclones etc.
What are some examples of natural disasters as a result of climate change ?
volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis etc.
What are 3 factors in the travel and tourism industry that can help with sustainability ?
Reduce the environmental impact, cultural preservation, economic benefits etc.
How can reducing the environmental impact help with sustainability ?
Preserving natural resources (travel and tourism often puts pressure on natural resources such as water, energy and land but sustainability can be improved by energy efficient buildings, water conservation and waste reduction, conservation of biodiversity ( sustainability by controlling visitor numbers, promoting conservation efforts etc), reducing carbon footprint (low carbon transport, promotion of destinations that are closer to tourists home)
How can cultural preservation help with sustainability ?
Respecting local cultures and traditions, avoiding overcrowding (managing tourist flow, spreading the benefits of tourism to less visited areas, ensuring that cultural areas are respected / conserved.
How can economic factors help with sustainability ?
Supporting local economies (promoting local businesses e.g. hotels, family owned restaurants etc), long term viability (prioritising environmental responsibility it conserves natural resources for future visitors), job creation and fair wages (sustainable tourism can provide better job opportunities and fair wages for local people, encourages fair trade practices etc)
What are some advantages of sustainability ?
minimising economic impact, conservation of natural and cultural heritage, long term economic benefits, increased awareness and education improved tourism experience
What are some disadvantages of sustainability ?
higher costs, limited infrastructure and sustainability, slow adoption by the industry etc.
