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    • Climate Change Vulnerability of St Lucia Tourism 

      Sutton, Megan (University of Waterloo, 2019-01-24)
      The UN IPCC reports that global annual average temperature has increased by approximately 1°C since the pre-industrial era, and projects that it will rise up to 5.7°C by 2100, depending on the emissions scenario, leading ...
    • Data-driven climate indices as a climate translation service 

      Matthews, Lindsay (University of Waterloo, 2020-05-13)
      Weather and climate have a powerful influence on humans and society. The ways in which individuals, organizations, and communities are sensitive to weather and climate varies considerably due to social, economic, institutional, ...
    • Evaluating flood risk governance with geospatial technologies 

      Minano, Andrea (University of Waterloo, 2023-05-02)
      The concept of governance for flood resilience has gained traction in scholarship and practice over the last 15 years. Governance is distinct from government as it recognizes that flood risk management (FRM) is carried out ...
    • The Future of Canada's Ski and Mountain Destinations in an Era of Climate Change 

      Knowles, Natalie Linda Bauer (University of Waterloo, 2023-09-28)
      Climate change represents a grand challenge for society and the far-reaching risks for the global tourism sector is no exception. As one of the largest sectors globally, tourism is not only highly impacted by the biophysical ...
    • Social Equity Dimensions of Flood Risk Management in Canada 

      Chakraborty, Liton (University of Waterloo, 2021-07-21)
      Disproportionate exposure to hazards among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and racial/ethnic minority communities contributes to rising environmental injustices worldwide. Examining the link between race/ethnicity, ...
    • Sounding the alarm: Is the Sri Lankan tourism sector prepared for climate change? 

      Tam, Sarah (University of Waterloo, 2019-05-17)
      The United Nations has concluded that climate change is unequivocal and without a rapid decarbonization of the global economy there will be risks of severe, pervasive, and irreversible impacts. The World Bank also emphasized ...

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