Sustainable tourism: what does it consist of?
Dive into sustainable tourism with Christine Pianigiani. The goal sustainable tourism is to reduce our ecological footprint and our carbon footprint. And you will see it, it is possible to travel while preserving nature and landscapes!
Sustainable tourism: its missions
To be sustainable, tourism must fulfill several criteria. He must be bearable long-term ecologically and be economically viable. This tourism is also intended ethically and socially fair for local people. The idea is to reduce our ecological footprint and our carbon footprint. The first refers to the pressure exerted by man on his environment. Moreover, with our current behavior we know that it would take 2.7 land if everyone consumed like us.
The carbon footprint is rather the indicator that counts the greenhouse gases induced by our consumption. To date, it averages at 11 tons per person. It will have to be lowered to 2 tonnes according to the IPCC report.
Finally, on the number side, the impact of tourism represents 11% of greenhouse gas emissions greenhouse of the French.
How to switch to sustainable tourism?
First stage : promote soft transport or together on vacation. Obviously, theimitate waste as much as possible and always throw them in the right place when you have them! Besides, do not hesitate to put on reusable equipment for your outings. You can bring water bottles, reusable straws, bags and cloth napkins. If you are a hiking fanatic, prefer the second hand, rental or loan to equip you.
Once there, consider consume local. It’s very important to make local craftsmen and merchants work to maintain the economic fabric.
For activities, it is essential to choose recreation that respects animals and the environment !
If you need advice to get started, find the Festival Envie d’Ailleurs in April 2023 near Mouans Sartoux!
Christina, the founder of the Festivalwill also be present!