IDB Sustainability Scorecard for Private Sector Tourism Projects
This self-evaluation “Scorecard” is intended to guide a proposed tourism project representative to understand the foundational funding needs of their project from design, construction, and operation of the tourism project. This can be a useful tool for project managers to understand their project’s funding needs and opportunities for improvement.
The Science of Changing Behaviour for Environmental Outcomes
This report provides a comprehensive literature review of the science of changing behavior for environmental outcomes. This information is useful for destination managers working in coastal or SIDS destinations looking to create human behavior changes to improve environmental outcomes.
Host Perceptions of Sociocultural Impacts of Tourism. The Case of London, UK.
This Modul University Vienna article and case study explores the host perception of tourism in London, UK, discovering that locals support tourism so long as there is proper government management to maintain proper local conditions.
World Heritage and Small Island Developing States: Land Management and Community Involvement
This United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization report contains case studies to highlight the intersection of World Heritage sites and SIDS.
The Blue Economy–Cultural Livelihood–Ecosystem Conservation Triangle: The African Experience
This research article presents case studies of cultural livelihood in Africa and ultimately proposes the adoption of a collaborative framework which mixes the top-down and bottom-up approaches to blue economy management.
Stakes and Challenges for Underwater Cultural Heritage in the Era of Blue Growth and the Role of Spatial Planning: Implications and Prospects in Greece
This research paper looks at the management of underwater cultural heritage in Greece and considers the role of maritime spatial planning in the decision-making process considering “when” and “where” human activities take place at sea.
Wildlife-Based Ecotourism as a Sustainable Conservation Strategy: Ecological and Management Indicators of Conservation Impact
This analysis supports the coupling of existing frameworks on wildlife tourism and socio-ecological systems to identify strategies likely to maximize positive conservation outcomes of wildlife-based ecotourism (WBE) sites. These findings support the development of project and policy guidelines for WBE as a sustainable conservation-development strategy.
What is marine plastic pollution costing us? The Impacts of Marine Plastic on the Blue Economy
This Skimmer on Marine Ecosystems and Management article provides an overview on the impacts of marine plastic on the blue economy, evaluating the economic cost of marine plastic and its impact on different sectors.
The Future of Food from the Sea
This WRI report confirms the importance of ocean food production systems in global future food and nutritional security. This report encourages responsive actions from governments, financial institutions, and businesses through smarter management of wild fisheries and the sustainable development of marine aquaculture (mariculture) while restoring the health of ocean ecosystems.
Guidelines of Best Practices for Bird Friendly Hotels in Egypt
This Nature Conservation Egypt report aims to promote the conservation of birds amongst the tourism sector in Egypt by encouraging bird-friendly management of facilities, administration and services, particularly focusing on hotels.