This UNEP report evaluates the extent of environmental, economic, and social vulnerabilities to apply appropriate responses in order to prevent negative impacts and conserve the environmental quality and cultural integrity of the Polar Regions. The identification of management techniques exemplified in good practices is necessary to select conservation and sustainable development objectives that will protect the polar environment and its people.

Topics

Climate Change
Community Development
Crisis and Risk Management
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge
Destination Governance and Management
Economic Contribution
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Environmental Conservation
Health and Wellbeing
Human Rights
Legislation and Regulations
Resource Management
Safety and Security
Sustainable Management Systems
Visitor Management
Wildlife Protection and Interaction

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A3 -Monitoring and reporting
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A6 -Visitor engagement and feedback
A8 -Managing visitor volumes and activities
A9 -Planning regulations and development control
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B4 -Support for community
B5 -Preventing exploitation and discrimination
B7 -Safety and security
C1 -Protection of cultural assets
C2 -Cultural artifacts
C3 -Intangible heritage
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

“Snyder;

2007;

Tourism in the Polar Regions: The Sustainability Challenge;

BTRP-ID: 2590″

Tourism in the Polar Regions: The Sustainability Challenge

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