In 2003 the South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership (now called Climate South West) 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.
Climate South West's Tourism Sector Group is looking for new business representatives to attend meetings and provide input into their activities.
The group aims to identify, develop, and promote opportunities for tourism in the region to become resilient to the impacts of climate change.
The resources below offer more information about the projected climate changes and how tourism businesses can adapt.
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:
C/o Environment Agency
Climate South West 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.