Iberostar’s Coastal Health Roadmap responds to the third of Wave of Change’s five long-term commitments: ecosystems improving in ecological health. It establishes clear goals in critical areas of the tourism...

In accordance with Component 3 of the Improving Climate Data and Information Management Project, this report outlines in detail updates to observed variability and future climate scenarios for Jamaica since...

Coastal Areas Sustainable Tourism Water Management in the Mediterranean is the first Interreg MED project supporting sustainable tourism policies & practices on water efficiency in coastal areas, has the overall objective...

The 2020 State of the Cruise Industry report takes an in-depth look at the impact of cruising and the trends we are witnessing across the industry, including environmental sustainability, responsible...

This report was drafted by a working group of United Nations entities, the World Bank, and other stakeholders to suggest a common understanding of the blue economy; to highlight the...

This UNWTO white paper explores the need for a sustainable Circular Economy and provides a framework to guide a more sustainable, resilient and future-proof tourism development in line with the...

The Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles are the foundational keystone to invest in the ocean economy. Launched in 2018, they are the world’s first global guiding framework for banks, insurers...

This book features contributions from tourism and recreation researchers and practitioners exploring the relationship between tourism, hospitality, protected areas, livelihoods and both physical and emotional human wellbeing.

This report explores the growth prospects for the ocean economy, its capacity for future employment creation and innovation, and its role in addressing global challenges. Special attention is devoted to...

The United Nations Global Compact has various reports and recommendations to guide the public and private sector to foster sustainable and growing ocean business over the next decade.