TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the extent to which Mauritius has structured its adaptation to and mitigation of the climate change and its effects on the tourism industry based on the UNEP framework on tourism and climate change.Design/methodology/approach The UNEP framework is used as a guideline based on which an assessment of the various policies, laws or regulations existent in Mauritius is carried out.Findings The paper highlights the significant lacunas that exist in Mauritius with regard to this subject matter with measures taken in good faith but not structured and oriented enough to meet long-term goals.Originality/value This paper adds to the meagre literature that exists in Mauritius on the legal or normative framework that exists in Mauritius concerning climate change and the tourism industry.
VL  - 74
IS  - 2
SN  - 1660-5373
DO  - 10.1108/TR-12-2017-0203
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-12-2017-0203
AU  - Mahadew Roopanand
AU  - Appadoo Krishnee Adnarain
PY  - 2018
Y1  - 2018/01/01
TI  - Tourism and climate change in Mauritius: assessing the adaptation and mitigation plans and prospects
T2  - Tourism Review
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 204
EP  - 215
Y2  - 2024/04/18
ER  -