Climate Change Adaptation Practices in Nature-Based Tourism in Maun in the Okavango Delta Area, Botswana: How Prepared are the Tourism Businesses?

Tourism businesses in Maun, Botswana, within the Okavango Delta, have not widely adopted climate change adaptation strategies despite perceiving potential negative environmental impacts. While operators anticipate changes linked to climate, most report no immediate adverse effects on their operations. This lack of preparedness poses a significant threat to nature-based tourism, which is a cornerstone of Botswana's economy and the second-largest economic sector in the country. The study, based on semistructured interviews with tourism business operators, highlights a disconnect between perceived climate risks and actual adaptation practices.

Hambira, W. L., Saarinen, J., Manwa, H., & Atlhopheng, J. R. (2013). Climate Change Adaptation Practices in Nature-Based Tourism in Maun in the Okavango Delta Area, Botswana: How Prepared are the Tourism Businesses? Tourism Review International, 17(1), 19–29. https://doi.org/10.3727/154427213x13649094288025