This final chapter draws together the key themes and lessons that can be synthesized from the case studies on climate change and coastal tourism presented in this volume, and suggests possible frameworks for the most effective and feasible means of tackling the threats to tourism destinations from...

This chapter examines the climate change and non-climate stressors impacting upon almost every economic sector in Zanzibar, including tourism. Various climate- and tourism-related policy interventions introduced in Zanzibar are also reviewed.

This chapter focuses on the link between projected climate change impacts, tourism development policies and adaptation strategies on the Mediterranean Coast of Morocco. Brief consideration is also given to the implementation of coastal planning tools in Mediterranean Morocco such as the Integrated...

This chapter describes the latest developments in preparation for the implementation of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), and examines the state of readiness of the Antarctic tourism industry. The difficulty of understanding the ice regimes of the polar...

This chapter highlights some of the problems of planning for tourism and climate change in the Israeli context. The chapter discusses some of the implications of climate change for the coast before examining the way in which the Israeli planning system seeks to respond to coastal change.

This chapter tries to assess the severity of expected climate change impacts on tourism at the Turquoise Coast (Turkey) and build up an adaptation agenda for the concerned parties. First, sea level rise projections are considered to understand the degree of exposure at the immediate coastal zone. A ...

This chapter examines the planning response to climate change and sea level rise (SLR) in the Akaroa Harbour area of Banks Peninsula near Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. The area is of historical significance as a second home and day-trip destination for Christchurch residents. The ...

This chapter assesses the vulnerability of coastal tourism to climate change in Cu Lao Cham Island, Vietnam. It identifies 'beach-storm' and 'snorkelling-coral bleaching' as the two most important activity-hazard subsystems of concern. A number of adaptation solutions are suggested to mitigate...

This chapter assesses the problems and challenges brought by climate change to coastal tourism on St Martin's Island, Bangladesh. Potential management solutions for tourism practices are also explored.

This chapter examines the potential impacts of climate change on coastal zone tourism in Sri Lanka as well as the government and private-sector attempts to mitigate and adapt to these changes. The chapter begins by providing an overview of the Sri Lankan tourism industry and is followed by the...