Abstract
The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports that natural disasters have tripled and the negative economic impact as a result of the weather events has increased five-fold. Following the increased tropical storm activity in the Caribbean in 2017, the tourism sector is seeking climate resilient approaches to support sustainability economically, environmentally, and socio-culturally. With major climate events come compromised tourism infrastructure, loss of hospitality jobs, strains on social-economic systems, and negative public perception for the region which potentially reduces future tourism bookings. This paper will introduce innovative approaches to climate mitigation, highlighting the relationship between the rainforest island of Dominica and UN agencies as they work towards creating the first climate resilient nation in the world. Tactics include new construction standards as well as bamboo and farming techniques to resist soil erosion. Through research of practical solutions and collaboration, susceptible tourism destinations will be more empowered to sustainably deliver quality services to visitors while protecting infrastructure and GDP.
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2018 Special Focus: Building Bridges to Sustainability
KEYWORDS
"sustainable tourism", " climate change", " resilience", " Caribbean"
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