Emissions Reduction in Tourism for the Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage

This report provides an overview of research conducted into Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies efforts to reduce carbon emissions in tourism activities, with a focus on protecting natural and cultural heritage, provides high-level insight into the outcomes of a workshop hosted in Lima, Peru to support emissions reduction among public and private partners and provides guidance for governments and tourism and hospitality organizations to advance climate action and emissions reduction for the protection of natural and cultural heritage. The report highlights the significant impact of tourism on the environment and the necessity for sustainable practices to mitigate these effects.

Based on the outcomes of the report, the following next steps are proposed for interested stakeholders: Implementation of sustainable practices; Policy development and support; Community engagement and education; Monitoring and evaluation; Collaboration and partnerships.