This CREST report highlights case studies in the Caribbean to see how various tourism sectors both contribute to and are impacted by climate change and presents innovative tourism businesses that are providing solutions to addressing climate change.

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A7 -Promotion and information
A9 -Planning regulations and development control
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B4 -Support for community
B6 -Property and user rights
B8 -Access for all
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

09- Industry Innovation & Infrastructure
11- Sustainable Cities & Communities
13- Climate Action

Citation

“Center for Responsible Travel;

2017;

Coastal Tourism, Sustainability, and Climate Change in the Caribbean, Volume I;

BTRP-ID: 2477″

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Coastal Tourism, Sustainability, and Climate Change in the Caribbean, Volume I

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