Climate adaptation is about preparing for climate change’s current and future impacts. BC faces rising risks from extreme weather events, including wildfires, floods, and droughts, which will cost the province $17 billion in 2021. For tourism businesses, adapting now can reduce risks, protect operations, and seize new opportunities.
Understanding climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience is the first step. Adaptation involves adjusting business practices to minimize damages and increase readiness for future changes. Resilience focuses on a business’s capacity to cope and recover while maintaining operations. Together, they prepare businesses to withstand climate challenges and support community sustainability.
The 3-part BC Tourism Sustainability Network guide to climate adaptation covers several topics, including:
- Understanding climate adaptation and resilience
- Climate risks to BC tourism operators
- Preparing for wildfires, floods, and droughts
- Tools and resources for climate adaptation in tourism
Ready to learn more about climate adaptation? Click the buttons above to download Guide 12 on Climate Adaptation and the supporting resources!
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