Adapting to a Changing Climate

In 2003 the South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership produced the scoping study ‘Warming to the Idea'. Based on the UK climate scenarios the study identifies the possible impacts of climate change in the South West across such areas as the natural environment, society, infrastructure, economy and tourism.

These changes in climate and the increased frequency of extreme and erratic weather will directly and indirectly affect tourism, and this will need adequate consideration in both regional and local development and planning. The impacts will present both challenges and opportunities in varying degrees across the region depending on the business location, type and its vulnerability.

Resources

The resources below offer more information about the projected climate changes and how tourism businesses can adapt.

Changing Climate, Changing Business - This easy to watch DVD, produced for the SWCCIP and South West Tourism, highlights some of the key problems presented by our changing climate and showcases how South West tourism businesses are taking measures to adapt.

Including top tips on how to identify the potential risks to your business, this DVD acts as a useful guide to help plan and adapt for the changes ahead.

To watch the edited 6 minute version on You Tube, click here.

Hard copies of the DVD 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 us at

South West Tourism,
Woodwater Park,
Exeter
EX2 5WT

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The South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership (SWCCIP) have produced a series of case studies on South West businesses that are taking actions to combat climate change (some of which are featured in the above video). To view the case studies on their website, click here.

Adaptation Checklist for Tourism Businesses (2007) - The Adaptation checklist for Tourism Businesses explains to tourism business owners how climate change could affect their business.

Flooding: minimising the risk (2008) - The Environment Agency has produced a pack for campsites and caravan parks, which gives practical advice on minimising the impact of flooding and keeping your visitors safe in the event of a flood.
To receive a hard copy, 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.