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In addition to “no regrets” options, there are other
steps that could be taken to address vulnerability in
the tourism industry.
- Develop better information available for deci-
sion-makers (including the Government and in-
vestors) about future climate change and its po-
tential impact to the natural systems that impact
the tourism sector. This is already taking place to
some extent through work with the DHMZ and as
a part of university research. However, activities
must be coordinated. - Develop the capacity to simulate the impacts of
climate change on tourism and assess the im-
pacts on the local and national economies. - Develop the institutional and analytical capacity
in the public sector to develop policies and mea-
sures to facilitate adaptation by the private sector
to climate change and to assess the benefits and
costs of these policies and measures.
4.5. Conclusions and
recommendationsBecause of the lack of knowledge about the actual physi-
cal impacts on specific sites, as well as the probable shift
in demand by tourists, recommendations for adaptation
are limited. However, the following “no regrets” steps can
be taken in order to address climate change and human
development in the tourism sector:- Continue to focus on “climate-proofing” tour-
ism in Croatia – including expanding the tourist
season and enhancing the service capacities and
products offered within the industry. - Encourage measures to increase the energy ef-
ficiency and ability to keep hotels and buildings
cool during the hottest months. This will also
have an impact on emissions reductions. - Ensure that information on the tourism indus-
try, provided by Government-funded research,
is user-friendly and can be easily accessed by the
public and stakeholders in particular.