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  • An assessment of the economic impact of climate change on the coastal and human settlements, tourism and transport sectors in Barbados

  • 2011
  • Signatura:LC/CAR/L.336
  • 19 pp.
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  • Publicaciones 2011 NºLC/CAR/L.336
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Resumen

This report analyses the coastal and human settlements, tourism and transport sectors in Barbados to assess the potential economic impact of climate change on the sectors.The fundamental aim of this report is to assist with the development of strategies to deal with the potential impact of climate change on Barbados. Some of the key anticipated manifestations of climate change for the Caribbean include elevated air and sea-surface temperatures, sea-level rise, possible changes in extreme events and a reduction in freshwater resources.

The economic impact of climate change on the three sectors was estimated for the A2 and B2 IPCC scenarios until 2050 (tourism and transport sectors) and 2100 (coastal and human settlements sector). An exploration of various adaptation strategies was also undertaken for each sector using standard evaluation techniques.

Categorías

Asentamientos humanos, Cambio climático, Comercio, medio ambiente y cambio climático, Transporte marítimo y puertos, Turismo