The impact of climate change

Globally, 1998 was the hottest year, and the

1990s were the warmest decade of the last
millennium. Recent research suggests that
climate change will dramatically affect
tourism around the world.

Currently, the Mediterranean is the world’s

most popular tourist destination. More than
120 million people visit every year. One
possible response to climate change might
be increased numbers of tourists holidaying
in the UK to avoid unbearably hot summers in the Mediterranean and continental Europe.

Student tasks

1. What advantages may result from global warming at a local level?

2. What advantages may result from global warming at a national level?
3. What advantages may result from global warming at a global level?
4. How might the following be affected by an increase in global temperatures?
a) Wine maker in Kent
b) Ice cream manufacturer
c) Farmer in East Anglia
d) Flood engineers
5. Explain why governments and environmental groups around the world are concerned
over the increase in global temperatures.

Extension tasks

Imagine Oval-on-Sea is a new beach resort planned for a location on the coast of the UK.
It is hoped it will rapidly become a fashionable and successful tourist destination.

Several five star luxury hotels, leisure facilities and an entertainment complex will be
designed for the resort to cater for all the needs and wishes of tourists.

1. Where would you build this resort?

2. When would you build this resort?
3. What would you provide at the resort?
4. What would be the possible disadvantages of the resort?

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