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St. Kitts Pacts to Enact Sustainable Tourism Plan
04.06.2024 - 16:26 / travelpulse.com / Brian Major
The government of dual-island Caribbean nation St. Kitts and Nevis has signed the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism, committing the country to halving tourism emissions by 2030 and reaching net zero as soon as possible before 2050, said St. Kitts officials in a statement.
The Declaration was signed on behalf of St. Kitts by Diannille Taylor-Williams, director in the St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and International Transport, at the International Conference on Small Island Developing States held in Antigua and Barbuda in late May.
The Glasgow Declaration is led by UN Tourism in collaboration with the U.K.-based Travel Foundation, an independent charity that works with tourism companies and organizations to “unlock the positive potential of tourism,” according to organization officials.
As part of the country’s commitment, St. Kitts’ Ministry of Tourism will publish a climate action plan within the next 12 months with support from Sustainable Travel International, said officials.
Sustainable Travel works with tourism businesses to address carbon liability, participate in global net zero transition and strengthen climate adaptation and resilience.
The action plan is being developed through “a participatory process” that includes two recent climate action workshops designed to “educate tourism businesses and government representatives and foster cross-sector collaboration,” officials said.
“Our pledge to the Glasgow Declaration is more than a promise,” said Marsha Henderson, minister of tourism, international transport, civil aviation, labor and employment. “It’s a testament to our unwavering dedication to safeguarding our island’s natural beauty and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come,” she said.
Added Henderson, “By embracing climate action, we are not only protecting St. Kitts’ vibrant ecosystems and rich cultural heritage but also fortifying our tourism industry against the tides of change.”
“Our commitment to sustainable tourism will not only protect our vibrant ecosystems but also strengthen our resilience and ensure the prosperity of our tourism industry,” said Taylor-Williams, “including our people amidst global environmental challenges.”
St. Kitts government has worked for more than a decade with Sustainable Travel International to “[educate] destination leaders and tourism companies on best practices” implement strategic sustainability initiatives and engage local communities in tourism planning and development, said officials.
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