Bas Amelung -Krzysztof Blazejczyk -Andreas Matzarakis Climate Change and Tourism Assessment and Coping Strategies (original) (raw)
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Tourism, heavily impacted by climate change, has seen scarce research on its interactions with climate phenomena as of 2003. This work, stemming from a workshop in Warsaw, examines tourism's contribution to climate change, resultant impacts on health and comfort, and adaptation strategies. It underscores the urgency for a deeper understanding of the intertwined relationship between tourism, climate variability, and resilience strategies against shifting climatic conditions, offering insights relevant even today.
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