Archivos: Listings

This article evaluates "The Green List for Protected Areas", a system of certification that has resulted from recognition of the need for global standards for protected area management and the relationship between conservation and tourism.

This book introduces the concept of recreation programming with an in depth look at the relationship between tour operators and tourists and provides a practical basis for integrated ecotourism programme planning including design, implementation and evaluation.

This research paper uses case studies from South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, to examine how changing institutional arrangements and policies affect poor people's livelihoods and access to natural resources. It addresses tourism and the growing role of the private sector in natural resource management.

This Interagency Visitor Use Management Council paper summarizes research on carrying capacity and visitor management and provides suggestions on how planners can use existing information to identify capacity barriers and solutions.

This Interagency Visitor Use Management Council paper reviews the management of recreation impacts to wildlife, including discussions of influential factors, impact indicators, and the range of management responses. This information is provided to assist recreation and land managers in avoiding or minimizing visitor impact to wildlife.

This book evaluates the concept of green standards in tourism and presents global case studies of current green standards being implemented in various destinations including Central America, Australia, Europe, South Africa, and Fiji.

This ISO report establishes the requirements for tourist services provided directly by Natural Protected Areas Authorities in order to meet visitor expectations while prioritizing conservation objectives (excluding the marine protected areas), which can be managed by the government, private sector, NGOs or community organizations.

This IUCN publication is designed to guide the sustainable use of biological resources in the day-to-day operations of hotels and to complement the many tools already available to help reduce environmental impacts in hotel operations.

This book provides case studies, good practices and guidance for private sector companies and industry practitioners to understand how to deliver a profitable and sustainable product for adventure tourism companies, with specific insights into technology, corporate social responsibility, climate change, and environmental impacts.

These IUCN sustainability guidelines provide information on key issues to help managers achieve sustainable tourism in protected areas, particularly in destinations facing large tourism numbers or overtourism.