This CREST Fact Sheet considers the intersection of sustainable coastal development and tourism to give a brief overview of the current situation, issues, and potential solutions in Mexico, Nicaragua, Grenada, and the greater Caribbean.

Topics

Capacity Building
Circular Economy
Climate Change
Destination Governance and Management
Economic Contribution
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Environmental Conservation
Infrastructure and Facilities
Investment and Finance
Property and User Rights
Resource Management
Strategic Planning and Action Plans
Sustainable Management Systems

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A3 -Monitoring and reporting
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A7 -Promotion and information
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

11- Sustainable Cities & Communities
12- Responsible Consumption & Production
13- Climate Action

Citation

“Center for Responsible Travel;

2014;

Fact Sheet #5: Sustainable Coastal Development and Tourism;

BTRP-ID: 2401″

Fact Sheet #5: Sustainable Coastal Development and Tourism

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