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The key principles of the initiative on plastic are based on the evidence and knowledge produced by UNEP and are the commitments that define the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.

Sustainable Tourism programme, jointly with UNWTO, UNEP, the French government and the Ellen Macarthur Foundation are developing the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, to be launched in 2020.

The European Commission calls for new proposals that boost sustainable tourism development and build the capacity of tourism through cooperation and knowledge transfer.

UN Environment launched new reports on Low Carbon and Resource Efficient Accommodation and Tourism, identifying key environmental hotspots and providing actions necessary to achieve by 2030.

UNWTO with support from UN Environment and the Government of France embarked on this research project with the objective to gain insights on the integration of SCP into tourism policies.

Sustainable Tourism Policy Talks invited Ministers of Tourism to share their vision on the implementation of tourism policies and the achievement of SDG 12.

UN Environment launched ‘Roadmap for Low Carbon and Resource Efficient Accommodation in the Dominican Republic’

Register now for online course, taking place from 25 April to 13 June 2019

A series of stimulating webinars to advance SDG12 on sustainable consumption and production in the tourism sector.

A series of 16 case studies documenting successful sustainable procurement practices to transform tourism value chains.

A new report 'Sustainable Lifestyles: Case Studies From the Hospitality Workplaces in Marrakesh' has been released

The GSTC Criteria for Destinations (GSTC Destination Criteria) is going under revision and is open for public consultation. The GSTC Criteria serve as the global baseline standards for sustainability in travel and tourism. They are the result of a...