Tourism Development in a Changing Climate
*New e-publication: “Tourism Development in a Changing Climate”* *Backgrounds and Perspectives on the Role of Tourism in International Climate Politics* Tourism Development in a Changing Climate On the occasion of the climate conference COP 15 in Copenhagen, respect and partners illustrate backgrounds and perspectives on the role of tourism in international climate politics. The publication shows that the interrelations between climate change and international development present major challenges to the tourism sector. In the countries of the North, travelling has become an integral part of the personal and professional lives of a large part of the population. Globally, tourism consumption is a privilege of a few. With their emissions from transportation, they contribute disproportionately to climate change. At the same time, it has often been suggested that the economies in many countries of the South are highly dependent on global tourism flows. Would changes in travel behaviour that benefit the…
10 eco things you can do
The climate change problems of the world and how to solve them can be an overwhelming issue to take in and take on. But it is actually quite simple when it comes down to it. Here is a list of 10 things you can do as a tourist and at home to reduce your CO2 emissions – those carbon dioxide gasses, which burn the ozone layer, melt the ice and make the world a warmer place – and not in a good way. Switch off TVs, computers and lights when you are not using them. Also unplug electronic items on standby as well as chargers for mobile phones and other electronic equipment when you are not using them. Replace old electronic appliances with high-efficiency and low energy ones. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs. Save on heat and airconditioning, when possible. Turn it off when doors and windows are open and at night when rooms are unoccupied and while you are at work. Eat organic vegtables and fruit rather than meat. If…