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The web site was created to act as an on-line research tool for those interested in developing, sharing and disseminating knowledge concerning the creation of more sustainable forms of tourism development.
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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UNEP's Tourism Programme provides support by developing principles and offering technical assistance to destination management organizations interested in using the Local Agenda 21 frameworks, and by producing environmental standards.
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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A site for discovery of the ecotourism path created by the International Ecotourism Society (TIES)
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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The European Community's Network for Environmental Travel & Tourism is a database of over 1200 files hosted by the Green Globe 21 Servers. ECoNETT promotes environmental awareness in the tourism sector. The database contains information on good practices, codes of conduct, projects etc.
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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The web site features EEA indicator system to assess tourism pressure on the environment. EEA reports on tourism are also made available through this web site.
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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A global campaign including green travel tips for the world's growing number of international tourists have been developed and launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The internet-based campaign, "Green Passport", aims to raise tourists' awareness of their potential to contribute to sustainable development by making responsible holiday choices. Visit our website to learn how you can going green while you are on the go! Available in English, Portuguese and French.
Subjects: Tourism and Biodiversity; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
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By performing a keyword search on “tourism” it is possible to have access to a comprehensive list of case studies, programmes and projects on local initiatives for sustainable tourism.
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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A comprehensive summary of concepts, conferences and initiatives contributing to the sustainability of island destinations are featured in INSULA web pages on tourism.
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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With the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO), some Latin American NGOs of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia have launched the Sustainable Tourism Network (RedTurs) in order to help local communities and municipalities to manage tourism activities and gain benefits from tourism developments within the context of ecological and cultural sustainability.
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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The Responsible Tourism Partnership is a not for profit organisation that works in partnerships to improve destinations for local people and their visitors.
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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The Small Island Developing States Network (SIDSnet) was initiated in 1997 as a follow up to the Barbados Programme of Action, the blueprint for the sustainable development of small islands. In addition to the specific web pages on tourism and small islands SIDnet features, in preparation for the International Year of Ecotourism, a series of successful examples of ecotourism practices in SIDS countries.
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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The web site provides useful suggestions and examples of good practices and eco-labeling for the "greater sustainability" of the tourism product in Europe
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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The Commission for Sustainable DevelopmentDecision 7/3 of the Seventh Session for the Commission on Sustainable Development addresses the issue of the development and implementation of strategies and policies for sustainable tourism based on Agenda 21
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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Created and launched in Brazil in 2003, the World Tourism Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development is a permanent, ongoing movement through which tourism promotes economic and social development, the appreciation of cultural diversity, the preservation of biodiversity and the creation of conditions whereby peace can prevail. These objectives are pursued through three strategies: establishing dialogue and accomplishments through a Network of Networks focused on its themes; carrying out Illustrative Projects, which are real-life, innovative undertakings that produce better practices related to the movement’s essential issues; and organizing Annual Summits that focus on consolidating, evaluating and disseminating new practices and solutions that can advance the Forum’s cause
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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WTO web pages on the "Sustainable Development of Tourism" report on the Organization's activities, programmes, initiatives and related publications for the sustainability of the tourism industry. Specific and detailed information on the International Year of Ecotourism could also be found in the web site
Subject: Tourism and Biodiversity
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