An A-Z list of organisations, websites,
courses, and initiatives
concerned with sustainable tourism worldwide.
Organisations Involved in Sustainable Tourism
CERT
(The Centre for Environmentally Responsible
Tourism) CERT offers an award scheme for tour
operators working towards high environmental standards. Peter Chipperfield:
Earthwatch Earthwatch supports scientific research programs internationally and includes a focus on the global environmental impacts of tourism. projects@earthwatch.org.uk
ECPAT
UK (End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, & Trafficking of Children
for Sexual Purposes) An international campaign to end child prostitution,
pornography and trafficking, including child-sex tourism in countries such
as the
Ecumenical Coalition on Third World
Tourism
A coalition of regional ecumenical, secular, and faith-based groups working
against the social and environmental impacts of modern tourism and toward
ecologically and culturally sustainable tourism alternatives. Mr Tan Chi
Kiong: CCA Centre, 96 2nd District,
Equations A non-profit organisation based in
FTTSA (Fair Trade in Tourism South
Africa) An
organisation promoting fair and sustainable tourism practices in
Green Globe 21 A sustainable travel and tourism worldwide accreditation and benchmarking system based on Agenda 21 and United Nations sustainable development principles. customer.services@greenglobe21.com
Gambia
Tourism
Concern
Promotes sustainable travel and tourism in
IID
(Initiatives for International
Dialogue)
A non-government organisation based in the
Indonesian Ecotourism
Network A network established by the Institute for Indonesian
Tourism Studies, Conservation International, and Bina Swadaya Foundation
to support sustainable environmental tourism in
International Ecotourism
Society
An international organisation devoted to sustainable ecotourism development
worldwide.
International
Institute For Peace Through
Tourism A non-profit organization involved in fostering and
facilitating tourism initiatives which work towards a peaceful and sustainable
world. Fox Hill
International
Porter Protection
Group A volunteer, non-profit organisation which campaigns
to improve conditions and safety for trekking porters in the
KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education
Project)
A non-profit organisation which provides advice and information on low-impact
trekking in
Kenya Tourism Concern
An organisation concerned with sustainable tourism practices in
NACOBTA (Namibian Community Based Tourism Association) A network of members,
aid organisations, government ministries, and the private sector working
towards sustainable community tourism practices.
PIRT (Partners in Responsible Tourism) A network of individuals and tourism operators concerned with promoting sustainable tourism practices and initiatives. info@pirt.org
RTN (Responsible Tourism
Network)
An organization based in
Save
Sustainable Tourism
Network A network
of non-government organisations to promote sustainable tourism in
Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikuti Mandap,
Fax : +977 1 4256910.
stn_info@ntb.org.np
Sustainable Travel
International
An organisation with a variety of schemes and educational resources directed
towards promoting sustainable travel worldwide. Sustainable Travel International,
Tourism
Concern A charity organisation based in the
The Tourism and Environment
Forum
A network of government and private organisations concerned with promoting
sustainable tourism for
The Travel
Foundation
A non-profit charity organisation that assists local communities, NGOs,
governments, and tour operators to develop and market sustainable travel
initiatives. The Travel Foundation, CREATE Centre,
UCOTA (Uganda Community Tourism
Association) An association promoting community tourism projects in
United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) The UNEP
is the lead agency responsible for implementing Agenda 21 in tourism and
has a formal Sustainable Tourism programme as well as comprehensive links
and resources.UNEP DTIE
Tourism Programme, 39-43, Quai André Citroën, 75739 Paris Cedex
15, France. Tel: +33 1 44 37 14 41. Fax: +33 1 44 37 14 74.
unep.tie@unep.fr
WCPA
(World Commission on Protected
Areas) This
organisation is the leading network on protected area management. The WCPA
has developed guidelines, educational materials, and policies to support
sustainable tourism development in protected areas. WCPA / IUCN, World
Conservation Union HQ, Rue Mauverney 28, CH-1196
World Tourism
Organisation The specialised tourism agency of the United Nations
which acts as a global forum for tourism issues. The World Tourism Organisation
has developed programmes, policies, and campaigns on sustainable tourism
as well as a host of other ethical and responsible tourism resources.
Capitán Haya 42 · 28020
World
Travel and Tourism
Council The peak body representing private sector interests in global travel
and tourism, with industry-produced publications on sustainable travel and
tourism as well as other resources and links. World Travel & Tourism
Council, 1-2 Queen Victoria Terrace,
WWF-UK
The
Sustainable Tourism Websites
Sustainable Tourism CRC The Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre is an Australian non-profit research initiative operated by an industry, government, and university partnership. The Sustainable Tourism CRC aims to develop sustainable tourism practices in the Australian tourism industry. info@crctourism.com.au
Ecotourism Resource Centre An Australian online directory of links to articles and information on best practice and management of ecotourism and sustainable tourism.
Ethical Traveler A project of the Earth Island Institute based in the US, Ethical Traveler includes a comprehensive country-by-country travel guide, ethical travel forum, and information on ethical travel campaigns concerning travel and its links with environments, economies, health, and world policy. info@ethicaltraveler.org
Fijibure.com
A sustainable travel initiative supporting local Indigenous communities and
traditions in
Green Map Atlas An innovative project in Green Mapmaking, promoting over 250 case studies of sustainable communities worldwide. Download Green Map Atlas for free. atlas@greenmap.org
International Centre For Responsible Tourism An online virtual centre for international best practice in environmentally and socially responsible tourism. julia.caspar@tesco.net
Journal
of Sustainable Tourism is an online journal produced by
Lonely Planet One of the most famous guidebooks with a comprehensive website of resources and links for ethical and sustainable tourism and travel.
Planeta Platica A global journal on ecotourism practice which includes a worldwide travel directory, news and events, and comprehensive educational links and resources.
STRING (Sustainable Tourism Research Interest Group) A comprehensive website about sustainable tourism practices with educational links and internet resources. infostring@dkglobal.org
Sustainable Tourism Courses
Anglia
Polytechnic University
(APU) in the
International Ecotourism Society & George Washington University partnership offer a range of courses in Sustainable Tourism leading to professional certificates in areas such as ecotourism, environmental management, cultural heritage tourism, coastal and marine tourism, and more.
St Martin's College offers an undergraduate course in sustainable tourism management in the Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism Management (BA Hons/DipHE)
University of Gloucestershire in the UK offers a postgraduate course in tourism and sustainable development in the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma or Master of Arts in Tourism and Sustainable Development.
University
of the Sunshine Coast
(USC) in
University of the West of England's
Bristol Tourism Research Group
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