Tourism and Climate Change: Combating Climate Change Effects on Tourism Participation in Nigeria

Abstract

Tourism is married to good climate conditions, any attempt to divorce them could lead to danger. The issue of combating climate change should be more paramount than ever before. It is obvious that tourism cannot be at its best amidst adverse climatic change resulting in hash climatic conditions, flood, irregular rainfall pattern, drought leading to poverty etc. Efforts of all stakeholders in the tourism sectors should be geared towards a safer cleaner environment in Nigeria. The study spelt out certain challenges relating to climate issues in Nigeria and give recommendations to all tourism related industry. It is also recommended that environmental friendly products should be produced and promoted. The tourism industry must adapt to climate change, improved technology and facilities that will help tackle the challenge of climate change should be highly canvassed or by all stakeholders.

Keywords: Tourism, Climate Change, Industry, Tourism Sector.