This CBD report offers background on relevant and guiding UN frameworks, short summaries, updates and analysis on the most relevant global, regional and national initiatives and programmes, as well as information on the Sustainable Tourism Programme of the UN’s 10-Year Framework of Programmes on sustainable consumption And production patterns in the tourism industry.

Topics

Climate Change
Crisis and Risk Management
Destination Governance and Management
Economic Contribution
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Environmental Conservation
Infrastructure and Facilities
Investment and Finance
Legislation and Regulations
Protected and Managed Areas
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Resource Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Standards and Certifications
Sustainable Management Systems
Value Chain Management
Visitor Management
Wastewater and Harmful Substances

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A9 -Planning regulations and development control
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B2 -Decent work and career opportunities
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B6 -Property and user rights
B7 -Safety and security
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D2 -Visitor management at natural sites
D3 -Wildlife interaction
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality
D8 -Wastewater
D9 -Solid Waste

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

12- Responsible Consumption & Production

Citation

“Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity;

2018;

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Guidelines for the Design and Effective Implementation of Ecosystem-Based Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Supplementary Information

2019

This collaborative CBD, UNEP, and GIZ report acts as a primer for policymakers and voluntary guidelines for the design and effective implementation of ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and...

Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020

2010

This CBD plan is comprised of a shared vision, a mission, strategic goals and 20 ambitious yet achievable targets, collectively known as the Aichi Targets. The Strategic Plan serves as...

Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Tourism Development

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