This STI article highlights a project in partnership with Slow Food and the Palau Bureau of Tourism to help Palau become the world’s first carbon neutral destination to help mitigate the negative impacts of climate change on the destination.

Topics

Capacity Building
Circular Economy
Climate Change
Destination Governance and Management
Enterprise Development
Environmental Conservation
Resource Management
Stakeholder Engagement

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A5 -Resident engagement and feedback
B2 -Decent work and career opportunities
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B4 -Support for community
B8 -Access for all
C1 -Protection of cultural assets
C2 -Cultural artifacts
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

11- Sustainable Cities & Communities
13- Climate Action
14- Life Below Water

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“Sustainable Travel International;

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Palau: Carbon Neutral Tourism Destination

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