UNSDG 12 (Resource Efficiency)

Conscious consumption is slowly being adopted but the scale at which natural resources are being consumed far outpaces the rate at which nature can replenish them. While there is consensus on reducing wastage of fossil fuels and water, the perils of food waste have mostly gone unnoticed. Smart tourism businesses and destinations actively promote and engage with activities aimed at efficient use of resources, including food, water or energy.

Carla Danelutti on How to Link Ecotourism and Conservation in the Mediterranean

Published 01/07/2020

How can we generate economic benefit through conservation? How can we support communities in protected areas? Carla Danelutti, Ecosystem Program Officer...

Ishita Khanna on How Homestays and Community-Based Tourism Drive Sustainable Rural Development in India

Published 17/06/2020

How can communities living in one of the remotest parts of the planet with minimal resources and extreme weather conditions...

Jake Haupert on Transformational Travel and Purpose-Driven Vacations

Published 04/06/2020

Almost every discussion on how to make tourism sustainable revolves around who should take more responsibility to ensure sustainable travel...

Costas Christ on the Origins of Ecotourism and the Future of Sustainable Travel

Published 02/06/2020

Even before terms like ecotourism and sustainability became mainstream, there were committed individuals who were advocating for a fair and...

Audrey Scott on Sustainable Tourism Development Strategies and the Role of Social Media Influencers Post-COVID-19

Published 28/05/2020

From travel bloggers during the early days of the social media boom to sought-after tourism development advisors - Audrey Scott...

Manav Khanduja of Pugdundee Safaris in India on the Importance of Locals in Conservation and Ecotourism

Published 21/05/2020

At a time of environmental destruction worldwide, conservation and sustainability are the need of the hour - especially in tourism,...

David Simmons on the Consumption Paradox in Tourism and Destination New Zealand’s Recovery from COVID-19

Published 14/05/2020

How will popular travel destinations like New Zealand recover from the coronavirus pandemic? Which are the key sustainable tourism challenges...

Roi Ariel on How the GSTC Supports Sustainable Tourism Development and Which Destinations are Leading in Sustainability

Published 08/04/2020

How does the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) function, and how does it support the global travel industry? We asked...