Climate Change, Ecotourism, and the Future of Sustainable Tourism

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to climate change and its impact on tourism.

Climate Change

Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place, significantly affecting tourism.

Ecotourism

Responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Sustainable Tourism

Tourism that meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future.

Aviation Emissions

Contributions from aviation to global CO2 emissions, accounting for approximately 2-3%.

Ecosystem Degradation

The deterioration of the environment through the depletion of resources, loss of biodiversity, and pollution, impacting tourism.

Vulnerability Framework

A model assessing the exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity to climate change impacts in tourism.

Coral Bleaching

The phenomenon where stressed corals lose their color and vital health, often due to rising water temperatures.

Regenerative Tourism

A form of tourism that strives for net-positive impacts on ecological and community systems.

Green Infrastructure

Urban and rural planning designed for sustainable development that enhances ecosystem services.

Decarbonization Pathways

Strategic approaches aimed at reducing carbon emissions within the tourism sector.