Perspectives of Decision Makers and Regulators on Climate Change and Adaptation in Expedition Cruise Ship Tourism in Nunavut

摘要: Increases in Arctic tourism over the past few decades have occurred within a context of change, including climate change. This article examines ways which decision makers and regulators Nunavut view interactions cruise ship challenges presented by those interactions, opportunities available this The uses an approach that is aimed at assessing sensitivities adaptive capacity order to develop strategies for managing It describes findings from thirty-one semi-structured interviews conducted with federal government, Government Nunavut, industry personnel managers involved Nunavut’s industry. two major themes are growth adjustment stemming change governance issues associated these changes. A strong focus was recognition need collaborative enhance extend territorial legislation ensure safe coordinated provide benefit communities host ships, industry, tourists. concludes address compounding arising through multi-level stakeholder approach.