Climate Change and Tourism in Southern Africa

This book examines the impacts of climate change on tourism in southern Africa and the strategies for adaptation and governance in the region. It highlights the importance of sustainable tourism and emphasizes the need for resilient and robust policy systems to address socio-economic inequities and environmental and social injustices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate nature of climate change in southern Africa, examining its profound impacts on the tourism sector and the essential requirements for resilience, adaptation, and governance in diverse tourism operations and environments. While previous research on climate change and tourism has primarily focused on the Global North and specific types of tourism, such as snow-based winter activities, this book fills a significant gap by providing a detailed account and analysis of the climate change and tourism nexus in the southern African context.

The book begins by offering a comprehensive overview of the current and projected impacts of climate change on the tourism industry in the region, highlighting the escalating socio-economic disparities, environmental degradation, and social injustices. It underscores the crucial role of sustainable tourism in addressing these pressing concerns and emphasizes the importance of robust governance and policy frameworks for a tourism destination to effectively adapt to changing circumstances.

Through a rigorous synthesis of the key insights derived from this analysis, Climate Change and Tourism in Southern Africa also highlights specific adaptation and policy strategies that hold significant value for other regions in the Global South. This book appeals to a wide range of students and scholars, including those interested in climate change, tourism, environmental policy, and justice.

By exploring the complex interplay between climate change, tourism, and social dynamics in southern Africa, this book contributes to our understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the global tourism industry in the face of climate change. It provides valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, tourism practitioners, and researchers seeking to develop sustainable and resilient tourism strategies in the context of a changing climate.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367609429