Sustainable Tourism

• Sustainable


  Means the "capacity to continue into the distant future"
• Sustainable


  • An action
  • A time dimension
  • The level of action should not decrease
• Development


  The gradual growth of a situation that becomes more advanced and stronger than the previous one
• Development


  • Intended to bring a positive change for human beings and their surroundings
  • May take place by bringing about a change in policy, projects, and legislation
  • Unfolding human potential for meaning participation in economic, social, political, and cultural processes and institutions so that people can improve their conditions
• Sustainable Development


  A development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
• Gro Harlem Brundtland: 'Introduced the concept of sustainable development in 1987. He was then the Prime Minister of Norway and chairman of the World Commission on Environment and Development'
• Improvement of lifestyles and well-being

  Sustainable Development
• Preserving natural resources and ecosystems

  Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Tourism


  Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities
• Three main pillars of sustainable tourism

  • Environmental Protection
  • Social Responsibility
  • Economic Viability
• Environmental Protection


  • Minimizing waste, conserving water and energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats
• Social Responsibility


  • Respecting local cultures, supporting local businesses, and ensuring that tourism benefits the local community
• Economic Viability


  • Ensures that tourism generates revenue for local economies, but in a way that is sustainable in the long term
• Aspects of sustainable tourism

  • Support for Conservation
  • Community involvement and empowerment
  • Education and Awareness
  • Promotion of sustainable practices
  • Collaboration and partnerships
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Adaptation to Climate Change
• Support for Conservation


  • Sustainable tourism often includes efforts to support the conservation of natural and cultural heritage sites
  • This can involve funding conservation projects, implementing sustainable practices within these sites, and promoting awareness of their importance
• Community involvement and empowerment

  • Sustainable tourism empowers local communities by involving them in tourism planning and decision-making processes
  • This can include training locals to become tour guides, offering homestay experiences, or supporting community-based tourism initiatives
• Education and Awareness


  • Sustainable tourism aims to educate tourists and local communities about the importance of sustainability and responsible travel practices
  • This can help to raise awareness about environmental and social issues and encourage behavior change
• Promotion of sustainable practices

  • Sustainable tourism encourages sustainable practices by tourism businesses, such as using renewable energy, reducing waste, and promoting local sourcing
  • Certification programs, such as eco-labels, help to identify businesses that adhere to these practices
• Collaboration and partnerships

  • Sustainable tourism often involves collaboration between governments, businesses, NGOs, and local communities to address complex sustainability challenges
  • Partnerships can help to leverage resources, share knowledge, and develop innovative solutions
• Monitoring and Evaluation


  • Sustainable tourism initiatives are often monitored and evaluated to assess their impact and effectiveness
  • This helps identify improvement areas and ensure that sustainability goals are being met
• Adaptation to Climate Change


  • Sustainable tourism considers the impacts of climate change on destinations and seeks to develop strategies to adapt to these changes
  • This can include reducing vulnerability to extreme weather events or promoting low-carbon transportation options
• The concept of sustainable development formed the basis of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992
• The summit, attended by over 100 Heads of State and representatives from 178 national governments, marked the first international effort to develop sustainable development strategies
• The Summit, attended by civil society representatives, discussed sustainable development as a solution to environmental degradation, as discussed in the 1987 Brundtland Commision report "Our Common Future"