Regional Department for Asia and the Pacific - Projects

Regional Department for Asia and the Pacific - Projects

UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative on Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in Africa & Asia and the Pacific

UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative on Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in Africa & Asia and the Pacific

Advocating the Sustainable Development Goals, enhancing the quality of human capital, encouraging the tourism private sector to adhere to corporate social responsibility and exploiting the potential for cooperation on conducting research to deliver solutions and advance ideas in the field of wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism.

UNWTO/Chimelong

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM INITIATIVE IN KERALA

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM INITIATIVE IN KERALA

Kerala, situated in the southern part of Peninsular India, is widely known for its salubrious climate, backwaters, Ayurveda, splendid beaches as well as its rich history and heritage.

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM INITIATIVE IN KERALA

COMMUNITY-BASED FOREST AND COASTAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA PROJECT (2012-2018)

COMMUNITY-BASED FOREST AND COASTAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA PROJECT (2012-2018)

The main objective of this meeting was to explore possible ways of supporting tourism development in Papua New Guinea, particularly in the area of tourism projects.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA PROJECT (2012-2018)

Wildlife Conservation

UNWTO/CHIMELONG

UNWTO/CHIMELONG

The initiative, to be implemented between 2017 and 2020, represents a major milestone in the historical support of the private sector to the World Tourism Organization and brings opportunities to cooperate with multiple stakeholders, including governments, civil society, private sector and the media.

INITIATIVE ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN AFRICA & ASIA & THE PACIFIC

INITIATIVE ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN AFRICA & ASIA & THE PACIFIC

UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative are to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda

UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative

WHY WILDLIFE?

WHY WILDLIFE?

It encompasses segments such as eco-tourism, safari tours and mountain tourism among others. Wildlife watching tourism occurs mainly in protected areas. Nature, national parks and wildlife are considered the most important tourism assets for tourists travelling for instance to Africa.

WHY WILDLIFE?

UNWTO/CHIMELONG ACTIVITIES

UNWTO/CHIMELONG ACTIVITIES

The initiative, to be implemented between 2017 and 2020, represents a major milestone in the historical support of the private sector to the World Tourism Organization  and brings opportunities to cooperate with multiple stakeholders, including governments, civil society, private sector and the media. 

UNWTO/CHIMELONG ACTIVITIES

INITIATIVE RESOURCES - CONTACTS

INITIATIVE RESOURCES - CONTACTS

As wildlife represents a major component of Tourism, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Guangdong Chimelong Group have joined forces to enhance the impact of their respective contributions on that theme.

INITIATIVE RESOURCES - CONTACTS