7th International Symposium
on Tourism and Sustainability 8th-10th July 2009
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*Climate Change 2007: Synthesis Report
Context
Yvo de Boer, Head of the UN Climate Change Secretariat, has warned that it is "undeniable that the financial crisis will have an impact on the climate-change negotiations." This makes it more important than ever to contribute to the climate change debate in tourism, as the temptation for firms and destination to cut back on both alleviation and mitigation increases.
At a time of increasing mobility, ease of travel and the emergence of new destinations, tourism is both a victim of, and contributor to climate change. However, this symbiotic relationship remains shrouded in fuzzy data, myths and mystery. Given that the industry servicing 'people on the move' is central to most economies and cultures, the option to 'give up' tourism is simply not tenable. Responsive actions must be identified to enable travel and tourism to deliver the peak experiences that tourists seek, but with a lower carbon footprint.
Conference aims
The conference aims to bring together practitioners, academics and other stakeholders to explore the reciprocal relationship between travel, tourism, and climate change. The question is: Can our industry take a leadership role in tackling climate change?
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