Sustainable tourism

“This report explores the notion of inclusive growth, and the role that heritage can play in contributing to social inclusion and economic growth for sustainable development. It is intended to explore and develop a theory behind the notion that cultural heritage can help build inclusive growth, and...

“Museums and cultural heritage sites are powerful assets for local development. They can inspire creativity, boost cultural diversity, help regenerate local economies, attract visitors and bring revenues. There is also increasing evidence that they can contribute to social cohesion, civic engagement...

“This briefing explores the environmental issues associated with plastics and what the creative sector can do to tackle plastic pollution.”

“Parking management is a crucial part of local authorities’ policy toolbox. It can make walking, cycling and public transport more attractive, and it can deliver a shift away from individual car ownership.

 

Instead of individual car ownership, climate smart parking management can promote car...

“This briefing note sets out the framework within which councils can begin to deliver ambitious action plans. It explains some of the key issues surrounding carbon targets and budgets, and what levels of emission reductions are necessary to be consistent with the Paris Agreement.” (p.4)

“This rubric is an assessment and development tool that measures and builds an organization’s capability and commitment to teach slavery.

 

In its most fundamental form, a “descendant community” is a group of people whose ancestors were enslaved at a particular site, but it can transcend that...

“MOCA Busan, Daelim Museum, MMCA ask how art can be sustainable by reusing materials, reducing waste.”

“Fair Museum Jobs is a grassroots, collective movement. Our objective is to establish a better standard (“The Manifesto”) for museum job recruitment that is based on the principles of fairness, transparency, equity and inclusivity. We believe recruitment based on these principles is fundamental to...

“This Roadmap should be used as a tool to understand why and how to improve engagement and employment of Indigenous Australians [in and with Australian museums and galleries].”

“The Roadmap is about changing interactions, communication, understandings and ultimately, the Australian view of First...

“Following periods of protracted conflict and gross human rights violations, societies use a variety of mechanisms to come to terms with the past. How to hold perpetrators accountable, how to recognize and ensure justice for the victims of conflict, and how best to rebuild a culture of human rights...

“As world tourism begins recovering from the coronavirus crisis, the Future of Tourism Coalition shares a global mission: to place destination needs at the center of tourism’s new future.

 

We invite you to be a part of this movement.

 

Decades of unfettered growth in travel have put the...

“As a fundamental frame of reference for responsible and sustainable tourism, the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) is a comprehensive set of principles designed to guide key-players in tourism development. Addressed to governments, the travel industry, communities and tourists alike, it aims...