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Climate Action through Regeneration: Unlocking the Power of Communities and Nature through Tourism

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This white paper, “Climate Action through Regeneration: Unlocking the Power of Communities and Nature through Tourism” surveyed 30 tourism operators globally using the IUCN NbS Global Standard to assess how NbS are enabling destinations to take proactive climate action. The paper outlines 5 Principles for Effective Nature-based Solutions in the Tourism Sector with practical guidelines, action steps, and case studies highlighting action taken by industry leaders. With over 17 affiliate partners joining to amplify the important message behind the white paper, the research has been well-received by an industry that to date has little practical guidance for increasing investment in NbS at scale.

Global goals:

  • 3. Good Health and well being

  • 5. Gender Equality

  • 6. Clean water and sanitation

  • 8. Decent work and economic growth

  • 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

  • 10. Reduced inequalities

  • 11. Sustainable cities and communities

  • 12. Responsible consumption and production

  • 13. Climate action

  • 14. Life below water

  • 15. Life on land

  • 16. Peace and justice and strong institutions

  • 17. Partnerships for the goals

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  • Free, no licence

Development stage:

  • Full, working product

Quality assurance:

  • International Standards (eg. ISO)
  • Own QA and testing