The Nature Constructive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Tourism Group (UN Tourism), the World Journey & Tourism Council (WTTC), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), will deal with world leaders on the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, because it continues its drive to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
Formally launched at COP15 in 2022, the Nature Constructive Tourism Partnership brings collectively key tourism stakeholders, together with policymakers and main non-public sector gamers in journey, tourism, and hospitality. The NPTP will name on governments to interact strategically with the worldwide Journey & Tourism sector in an effort to obtain the World Biodiversity Framework (GBF) targets.
Showcasing tourism’s biodiversity successes
Throughout COP26, the NPTP hosted a facet panel, supported by Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Trade, and Tourism, on Friday 25 October throughout the prestigious occasion. This facet occasion highlighted Journey & Tourism’s function in biodiversity conservation and the achievements of the Nature Constructive Tourism Partnership. It showcased profitable initiatives the place the sector contributes to biodiversity, discover insurance policies that combine biodiversity into Journey & Tourism, and help the implementation of the GBF. In the course of the occasion, the NPTP additionally outlined its work and plans for the long run with the purpose of inspiring web optimistic commitments and show how Journey & Tourism can actively preserve and sustainably use biodiversity, positioning the sector as a key participant in defending nature for future generations.
The sector’s catalytic talents are actually extensively recognized, like no different financial exercise, tourism might be, if nicely managed, an agent of optimistic change
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The NPTP will even participate within the last plenary, calling for elevated recognition for the sector’s potential in delivering on GBF objectives. It’s going to additionally name for elevated help to ship private and non-private partnerships that may drive insurance policies and initiatives in the direction of a extra nature-friendly business. Gloria Fluxà, Vice Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer at Iberostar, and WTTC’s Sustainability Committee Chair will even deal with world leaders throughout the occasion.
UN Tourism SG Zurab Pololikashvili emphasised, “The sector’s catalytic talents are actually extensively recognized, like no different financial exercise, tourism might be, if nicely managed, an agent of optimistic change. Growing a Nature Constructive Journey and Tourism sector is our dedication”.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO mentioned: “The eyes of the world are upon us, and we should act. There may be merely no time to waste. Journey & Tourism’s reliance on nature, mixed with our experience in creating inspiring and memorable experiences, means we’re completely positioned to be guardians of nature.”
Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, acknowledged that: “This initiative isn’t just about setting new requirements; it’s about sharing greatest practices from across the globe to encourage our sector. By laying the groundwork for future coaching applications, we’re empowering our business to change into true stewards of our planet, guaranteeing that we shield the locations we function whereas safeguarding the well-being of our folks and the setting for generations to return.”
