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The leading players of Travel & Tourism
globally have published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to
help halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
Launched on Earth Day 2024, "Nature Positive
Travel & Tourism in Action" is the creation of the high-level 'Nature
Positive Tourism Partnership, made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council
(WTTC), the World Tourism
Organization (UN Tourism) and the
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance).
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.
By offering actionable guidance and insights, this
report not only highlights the intrinsic link between biodiversity and
tourism's resilience, but also empowers businesses to become stewards of
nature.
Historic partnership for nature
Ms. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & 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. As we celebrate Earth Day, let us heed the call to nurture and
protect our destinations. Our sector's reliance on nature, coupled with our
expertise in creating inspiring and memorable experiences, means we are ideally
placed to be guardians of nature."
Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN
Tourism, said: "For years, UN Tourism has been at the forefront of
integrating tourism into the broader UN biodiversity agenda, including
supporting the work of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological
Diversity (CBD). 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. This report is a testimony to what we can achieve together for
nature's preservation, inspiring a global movement towards more sustainable and
resilient tourism."
Mr. Glenn Mandziuk, Sustainable Hotel Alliance CEO,
said: "This report is a milestone for Travel and Tourism, representing our
commitment as an industry to protect and conserve nature. The Alliance is proud
to contribute to and collaborate on this insightful and action-orientated
report which will bring tangible change to destinations around the world,
supporting biodiversity. Nature underpins our society, economies and
indeed our very existence. The hospitality industry is today a leader amongst
industries in its Nature Positive approach and this report signifies how much
our industry understands the true value of nature."
Expert-led coalition
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.
The commitment of the Partnership to work towards
"net positive for nature" draws on extensive consultation with
experts from business, government, academia and civil society, including the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Commission
on Protected Areas (WCPA).
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.
Image
Credit: © UN Tourism
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