Tourism and Water

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One of the biggest issues facing humankind is how we live within the limited natural resources of our planet. In recent weeks the media focus has been firmly on oil and food, and the realization that demand is outstripping supply. Perhaps the other most reported issue is climate change - how we slow it, and how it will affect our lives.

Access to fresh water lies at the heart of our ability to live sustainable lives (and reduced access to it will be one of the first and most destructive consequences of global warming).  Water should be central to any discussions about sustainability, food and coping with global warming

The tourism industry is both a heavy consumer of water, and an industry and relies on water for much of its activities. Why is it then that we spend so little time discussing it?

We would welcome comments and views on this subject from people with experience in water conservation as part of their tourism business. 

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nbonnaud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Quote Reply Topic: Tourism and Water Posted: 08 Jul 2008 at 3:47pm
	One of the biggest issues facing humankind is how we live within the limited natural resources of our planet. In recent weeks the media focus has been firmly on oil and food, and the realization that demand is outstripping supply. Perhaps the other most reported issue is climate change - how we slow it, and how it will affect our lives. Access to fresh water lies at the heart of our ability to live sustainable lives (and reduced access to it will be one of the first and most destructive consequences of global warming). Water should be central to any discussions about sustainability, food and coping with global warming The tourism industry is both a heavy consumer of water, and an industry and relies on water for much of its activities. Why is it then that we spend so little time discussing it? We would welcome comments and views on this subject from people with experience in water conservation as part of their tourism business.