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Plastic Waste Free Islands project launches zero plastic waste toolkits for the tourism sector in Small Island Developing States

  • Environment
Good Practices
  • Published: 2021
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Author(s)
International Union of Conservation of Nature
Publisher(s)
International Union of Conservation of Nature
Level of Accessibility
Free
Stakeholders
Community Organizations, Destination Organizations, NGOs, Private Sector, Public Sector
Geographic Regions
Global
Languages
English

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Description

As part of IUCN’s Plastic Waste Free Islands project which promotes circular economy actions that demonstrate effective, quantifiable solutions to addressing plastic leakage from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Searious Business is launching three zero plastic waste toolkits designed for hospitality, tour and cruise companies working in SIDS. These toolkits provide practical guidance on how to prevent plastic waste in the tourism sector.

Topics
Capacity Building
Circular Economy
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Environmental Conservation
Health and Wellbeing
Infrastructure and Facilities
Protected and Managed Areas
Resource Management
Safety and Security
Standards and Certifications
Visitor Management
Wastewater and Harmful Substances
Wildlife Protection and Interaction
GSTC-D Criterias
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A7 -Promotion and information
A8 -Managing visitor volumes and activities
B7 -Safety and security
B8 -Access for all
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D3 -Wildlife interaction
D4 -Species exploitation and animal welfare
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality
D8 -Wastewater
Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's
12- Responsible Consumption & Production
13- Climate Action
14- Life Below Water
Citation
“International Union of Conservation of Nature;  
2021;  
Plastic Waste Free Islands project launches zero plastic waste toolkits for the tourism sector in Small Island Developing States;  
BTRP-ID:  2494″

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