Tourism Business Survey 2010 – In February 2010 the Climate SouthWest (then SWCCIP) Tourism Sector Group commissioned the University of Exeter to undertake a survey on their behalf of tourism businesses in the SouthWest. The survey aimed to: 1) identify how far businesses have taken up the challenge of preparing for climate change, 2) help inform future work by the SWCCIP Tourism Group, and 3) help to prioritise future resource in addressing the needs of tourism businesses. Along with a number of other findings, the results
show that 56% of respondents have already been affected by severe weather and 63% think that their businesses will be affected in the future, with flooding the highest concern. However, when asked about what adaptation actions they have implemented, only 46% of respondents have implemented any of the 13 measures given. Click here to read the full results: Tourism Business Survey, April 2010 (pdf 512kb).
Preparing for Change: Climate-proof your tourism business – online toolkit (2009) - 'Preparing for Change: Climate-proof your tourism business' is an interactive online toolkit produced by Climate SouthWest, in partnership with Climate South East, Tourism South East and South West Tourism. The toolkit provides information on the potential impacts of climate change on tourism businesses, what actions can be taken to minimise the risks and maximise the
opportunities, and links to relevant information and support. It also includes case studies, top tips and an interactive checklist, which enables users to create their own personalised action plan. Access the toolkit at www.climateprepared.com.
Preparing for Climate Change: Information for tourism businesses in the South West (Nov 2009) - This leaflet has been produced by Climate SouthWest alongside the Preparing for Change online toolkit www.climateprepared.com. The leaflet outlines some examples of actions tourism businesses can take to prepare for climate change and signposts people towards the toolkit. It also includes 10 Top Tips for adapting, useful contacts and some key climate change facts. Download the leaflet from
this link: Preparing for climate change (pdf 470kb).
Presentation material: "Tourism and Climate Change: Impacts and adaptation in the SW" (Nov 2009) - The Climate SouthWest Tourism Sector Group have developed a standard presentation about tourism and adapting to climate change in the South West. These slides may be used by anyone and help to set out the science of climate change, future projections, and the importance of climate change for tourism. They include examples of risks and opportunities, explain the business case for
preparing for climate change, and provide information and case studies to help businesses take action. The presentation is not necessarily intended to be used in its entirety, but can be edited and amended by users as appropriate. To edit presentation for your own use, save it to your PC. Tourism and Climate Change: Impacts and adaptation in the SW (power point 1.7Mb).
Changing Climate, Changing Business - Video (2009) - Climate SouthWest and South West Tourism have produced this easy to watch video to help tourism busineses adapt to climate change. Narrated by local broadcaster Adam Hart-Davis, the video shows how tourism businesses in the South West are being affected by climate change and highlights the practical actions that are already being taken to adapt. The full 20 minute version of the video is available to watch on
South West Tourism's website from this link: SW Tourism - adapting to climate change video. A 6 minute summary version is also available on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3IOGy8WMGg. Hard copies of the film are available at a cost of £15 plus VAT each (including P&P). Send a purchase order or
cheque for the 'Changing Climate - Changing Business' DVD to South West Tourism at: Woodwater Park, Exeter EX2 5WT.
Changing Climate, Changing Business - accompanying video booklet (2009) - This short booklet has been produced alongside the Changing Climate, Changing Business video. It includes 10 Top Tips to help tourism businesses adapt to climate change and a list of useful websites for further information. Click here to download: video booklet (pdf 477kb).
The Impacts of Climate Change on Australian Tourism Destinations: Developing Adaptation and Response Strategies (Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre 2009) - A summary report of a scoping study examining the potential impacts of climate change in five Australian tourism destinations over the next 10, 40 and 60 years. The study scoped likely adaptation and mitigation strategies that will need to be implemented to address a changing destination landscape. The guide can be downloaded from the STCRC
website: www.crctourism.com.au/BookShop/BookDetail.aspx?d=671.
Adaptation Pack (including checklist) for Tourism Businesses - Climate SouthWest, together with the South East Climate Change Partnership (SECCP), have created the first Adaptation Action Pack for Tourism Businesses. This Adaptation Action Pack has been funded by Climate SouthWest, SECCP and Devon County Council to explain to tourism business owners how climate change affects their business. The electronic (pdf) version of the checklist can be
downloaded from here: Climate change and tourism in the South of England, 2007 (pdf 826kb). The electronic version of the promotional postcard artwork (2007 - version II) can be downloaded from here: Climate change and your tourism business - what can you do to adapt? (pdf 112kb). To order hard copies for
events, please contact Climate SouthWest.
Flood pack for caravan/camping sites – The Environment Agency has produced a pack, ‘flooding – minimising the risk’ which gives practical advice on minimising the impact of flooding and keeping your visitors safe in the event of a flood. To receive a pack please email jane.fletcher-peters@environment-agency.gov.uk. To find out if you are at risk of flooding and
what flood warning service is available in your area call Floodline on 0845 988 1188*. *BT calls cost up to 2p/min plus 6p set-up fee from your home. Other providers and mobiles may vary.
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the Tourism Sector: Frameworks, Tools and Practices (2008) - The University of Oxford and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2008 report is available as a pdf from this link: www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/events/ccamts/ccamts.pdf (pdf on external site).
Climate Change and the Visitor Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for England's Northwest (Sustainability Northwest and UKCIP 2006) - This study looks to address the question: 'How can the visitor economy realise the opportunities addressed by climate change, whilst ensuring that the resource base is sustainaed under growing visitor demand and climate related reductions in environmental capacity?' Available on the Climate Change Northwest
website: www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/assets/_files/documents/jun_07/cli__1181141134_Climate_Change_and_the_Visitor.pdf (pdf on external site).
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Public attitudes towards climate change and the impact on transport (2010) – a report published by Transport Statistics providing the latest information on people’s attitudes towards climate change in relation to transport, and to what extent attitudes have changed over time. Available from: www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/statistics/datatablespublications/trsnstatsatt/climatechgejan2010report.
Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Transport Infrastructure (2008) – a Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) publication following a joint RSSB, Network Rail and Environment Agency project to predict the impact of climate change on the railway coastal and estuarine defence assets in the Dawlish area - www.rssb.co.uk/pdf/reports/research/T643_rpt_final.pdf.
Developing a Transport Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation (2008) – In 2007 the Sustainable Development Research Network (SDRN) and DfT held an event which aimed to improve understanding of how the UK’s transport system should adapt to climate change. This report (available from UKCIP’s site) summarises the main discussion points from the workshop: www.ukcip.org.uk/images/stories/Pub_pdfs/transport_report21-01-08.pdf.
The Changing Climate: Impact on the Department for Transport (2005) - A report identifying key impacts which climate change could have on transport. Includes recommendations to ensure that the Department for Transport and others are prepared. Available from: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/scienceresearch/key/thechangingclimateitsimpacto1909. For further information or to
comment, email: Climatechangeimpacts@dft.gsi.gov.uk.
Safety implications of weather, climate and climate change (2004) – An RSSB report identifying the implications of weather and climate change related hazards on the railway: www.rssb.co.uk/pdf/reports/research/Safety%20implications%20of%20weather,%20climate%20and%20climate%20change.pdf.
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