Polar Prospects
Author | : United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Antarctica |
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Author | : United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Antarctica |
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Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 1428922326 |
Author | : John Snyder |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 184593248X |
This is one of the first books to account for the emergence of transfrontier conservation in Africa against international experiences in bioregional planning.
Author | : John Snyder |
Publisher | : UNEP/Earthprint |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9789280728132 |
Dynamic natural events and human activities in the Polar Regions are having a significant combined impact on these fragile environments, as well as on communities in populated regions of the Arctic. This publication describes the key features of the Polar Region environment and assesses the multiple roles and impacts of tourism activities in both the Arctic and Antarctica. It proposes an agenda for sustainable tourism development, and outlines principles, guidelines and selected good practices to conserve these unique wilderness areas through the regulation and management of tourism.
Author | : Alain A. Grenier |
Publisher | : PUQ |
Total Pages | : 491 |
Release | : 2012-10-01T00:00:00-04:00 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 2760533239 |
The creation of the Nunavik is a major step forward, both for the Province of Quebec and its Inuit population. Not only does it underline the recognition of the Inuit people and their identity but it also stresses the importance of discussing some fundamental issues regarding the emancipation of the Inuit, their empowerment, the development and management of the northern resources of Quebec, and the protection and conservation of the fragile Nordic ecosystems. Rich in culture and scenery, Nunavik has identified tourism as one of the main and best suited avenue for economic development. But before Nunavik can truly enjoy the benefits of a well established tourism “industry”, many challenges need to be met. The development of tourism in a new destination is not only challenging but it requires human efforts, political and economic will over a large amount of time without much guaranties as to what will work or not.It is in this context that in August 2008, the members of the newly created International Polar Tourism Research Network (IPTRN) came to Kangiqsujjuak, Nunavik, to discuss how tourism can play a role in regional development. The collection of articles presented here is the result of the coming together of a group of polar tourism researchers from around the world, who met in Nunavik - the northernmost part of Quebec, to discuss polar tourism as a tool for regional development. Such a book does not claim to address all issues facing the polar destinations. It is nevertheless a base for reflection. Many of the new emerging regions of the circumpolar world, like the Nunavik, are experimenting with new powers and responsibilities.For scientists, this is an excellent time to assist with the experiences that have been well documented from other Northern, Arctic and polar regions. For tourism, this book is meant to offer a range of perspectives on how challenges can be met and how solutions can be implemented for the benefit of all local interests.
Author | : Bernard Stonehouse |
Publisher | : Channel View Publications |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2010-06-07 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1845411935 |
Tourism throughout the world raises environmental issues that are often concerned with conflicting rights and responsibilities: the inherent right of mankind to travel, the no-less inherent right of indigenous people to guard their environmental heritage, and the responsibility of governments - local, national or (in the unique case of Antarctica) international - to protect environments over which they exercise stewardship. Additionally, the presence of international commercial enterprises, especially marine and other mass transport modes, represent unique governance challenges.This book deals mainly with environmental issues and the management implications arising from polar tourism, one of the fastest-growing sectors of world tourism. However, many of the issues discussed here arise no less urgently in temperate and tropical wilderness areas, and indeed in any region where sensitive environments are subjected to mass tourism. The principles and guidelines discussed here are of interest and practical use in tourism studies generally.
Author | : Donald Rothwell |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 538 |
Release | : 1996-11-13 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 9780521561822 |
A review of international law in the polar regions and its importance to the environment and to international relations.
Author | : Dieter K. Müller |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2012-12-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9400758847 |
New Issues in Polar Tourism traces and analyzes a decade of growing interest in the polar regions, and the consequent challenges and opportunities of increasing tourist traffic in formerly remote and seldom-visited places. The book arises from the recently-formed International Polar Tourism Research Network (IPTRN), and documents the outcomes of its 2010 conference, held at Sweden’s Abisko Scientific Research Station.
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Author | : Michael Luck |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2010-09-23 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1136532439 |
Cruises are the primary form of tourism in the Polar Regions and cruise ship tourism in both the Arctic and Antarctic is expanding rapidly. The industry has moved beyond its infancy, and is now entering a maturing phase with increased numbers and types of vessels, more demanding routes, and more regular and predictable patterns of activity. The increase in cruise activities, and the associated risks of accidents, as well as the potential and actual impacts of the large numbers of tourists in the polar regions bring with it management challenges for sustainable use of these regions. This book discusses critically the issues around environmental and social sustainability of the cruise industry in Polar Regions. Authors from Canada, USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand are experts in their respective fields and take an innovative, critical and at times controversial approach to the subject.