Global leading Travel & Tourism players – WTTC, UN Tourism and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA) – have joined forces to publish a landmark report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
Launched on Earth Day 2024, Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action was developed in collaboration with specialist consultancy Animondial. The report is the sector’s pledge to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), the UN’s Biodiversity Plan.
WTTC, UN Tourism and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance have jointly launched the Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action report on Earth Day 2024
It presents more than 30 case studies of inspiring and progressive actions from around the world involving large and small businesses, national and local government agencies, civil society groups, and inter-sectoral partnerships.
The report, which follows the 2022 WTTC report Nature Positive Travel & Tourism, includes practical frameworks and real-world examples that encourage both travel providers and travellers to embark on journeys that contribute to the conservation of our natural treasures, and also highlights the intrinsic link between biodiversity and tourism’s resilience.
Julia Simpson, WTTC president and CEO, said: “This historic partnership with Travel & Tourism heavyweights is a significant step in our collective journey towards a more sustainable and responsible sector.This report is not merely a publication but a movement towards integrating environmental stewardship into the core of travel experiences.”
Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of UN Tourism, commented: “This pivotal new collaboration among key global players sets a robust framework for sustainable practices that not only drive significant impact but also exemplify the power of united efforts in conserving biodiversity.
Glenn Mandziuk, Sustainable Hotel Alliance CEO, said: “Nature underpins our society, economies and indeed our very existence. The hospitality industry is today a leader among industries in its Nature Positive approach and this report signifies how much our industry understands the true value of nature.”
Recognising that the sector has a critical role to play in protecting and conserving biodiversity, the Nature Positive Tourism approach is designed to be a touchstone for actionable change. It focuses on equipping the sector with the tools and insights needed to nurture and protect destinations upon which it depends.
Global leading Travel & Tourism players – WTTC, UN Tourism and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA) – have joined forces to publish a landmark report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
Launched on Earth Day 2024, Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action was developed in collaboration with specialist consultancy Animondial. The report is the sector’s pledge to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), the UN’s Biodiversity Plan.
It presents more than 30 case studies of inspiring and progressive actions from around the world involving large and small businesses, national and local government agencies, civil society groups, and inter-sectoral partnerships.
The report, which follows the 2022 WTTC report Nature Positive Travel & Tourism, includes practical frameworks and real-world examples that encourage both travel providers and travellers to embark on journeys that contribute to the conservation of our natural treasures, and also highlights the intrinsic link between biodiversity and tourism’s resilience.
Julia Simpson, WTTC president and CEO, said: “This historic partnership with Travel & Tourism heavyweights is a significant step in our collective journey towards a more sustainable and responsible sector.This report is not merely a publication but a movement towards integrating environmental stewardship into the core of travel experiences.”
Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of UN Tourism, commented: “This pivotal new collaboration among key global players sets a robust framework for sustainable practices that not only drive significant impact but also exemplify the power of united efforts in conserving biodiversity.
Glenn Mandziuk, Sustainable Hotel Alliance CEO, said: “Nature underpins our society, economies and indeed our very existence. The hospitality industry is today a leader among industries in its Nature Positive approach and this report signifies how much our industry understands the true value of nature.”
Recognising that the sector has a critical role to play in protecting and conserving biodiversity, the Nature Positive Tourism approach is designed to be a touchstone for actionable change. It focuses on equipping the sector with the tools and insights needed to nurture and protect destinations upon which it depends.
View the report here.