https://www.plenglish.com/news/2023/06/14/sustainable-tourism-project-to-be-debated-in-cuba/
The project "Integration of biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation in the development of sustainable tourism in Cuba" is being discussed in multiple sectors of the country.
The aim of the six-year proposal is to enhance the sustainability of the tourism sector in Cuba by incorporating biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation measures.
The project focuses on vulnerable coastal-marine areas, specifically the Coco and Guillermo keys in Ciego de Avila and Varadero in Matanzas.
It seeks to develop innovative models with improved financial capacities and mechanisms to support conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
Strategies include integrating biodiversity into tourism activities and implementing practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in hotel facilities.
The project aims to bring about new approaches in tourism management and establish a legal framework for the sector.
Strengthening local alliances and involving various stakeholders in the tourism value chain are crucial for effective development and management of the destination.
The project also emphasizes the development of products and services that promote responsible utilization of natural and cultural heritage.
Certification of hotel facilities for sustainable tourism and the establishment of a new tourism industry are important goals.
The Institute of Ecology and Systematics of the Environment Agency, the Ministry of Tourism, and the United Nations Development Program are involved in implementing the project.
The Global Environment Facility provides financial support, and national and territorial institutions are also participating in the initiative.
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