Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation for Tourism in Phuket, Thailand
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Accession Number70810
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TitleClimate Change Impacts and Adaptation for Tourism in Phuket, Thailand
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Material TypeBook
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LanguageEnglish
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Page32 leaves : charts
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Year2003
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Subjectsclimate change, tourism, capacity building, sustainable development, insurance, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Phuket
Gives an overview of tourism in Southeast Asia and Thailand, considering its roles in Thai economy, tourism in Phuket, decision-making in the tourism industry, need for climate risk management in decision-making, future opportunities and challenges. Presents the current and future vulnerabilities of the tourism sector to climate change and severe weather events in Phuket. Examines the coping mechanisms in response to climate vulnerabilities and stakeholder involvement and interaction. Mentions policies, programs, and initiatives for managing climate risk. Deal with the issues of capacity building, economic diversification and sustainable development, disasters and insurance losses. Recommends policies for adaptation to climate change
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