Newsletter No 114

Tourism in the SDGs

Tourism is indispensable for the achievement of all SDGs. That is why the Transforming Tourism Initiative (TTI) is taking stock at the mid-term point and looking at the extent to which progress can be seen in tourism for nine of the 17 goals. Five selected contributions are presented here in German.

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ONLY IN GERMAN: The publication brings together analyzes and infographics on German tourism to Africa, Asia and Latin America. Statements from Brot für die Welt partner organizations from all over the world and political demands complete this dossier.

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Article

SDG 4: Education

Tourism can support education SDG 4 in many ways. Suyatri in the southern Indian state of Karnataka provides an example of how this can be done.

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Article

SDG 8: Decent work

SDG 8 focuses on economic growth but neglects that work must be decent - including in tourism.

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Article
Signposts point in different directions

SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production

To enable sustainable consumption and production patterns in tourism, markets of origin need to become aware of their responsibilities.

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SDG 13: Climate Action

The tourism industry scores poorly on climate SDG 13. Decarbonisation is slow. But it is possible, one scenario shows.

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Article

SDG 16: Promote Peace

For Burmese refugees stuck in the border area between Myanmar and Thailand, peace is still a long way off. Travellers are providing support.

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Study

Study: Determining the willingness of to pay a tourist tax

According to the study, tourists in Istanbul are more willing to pay for the protection of cultural heritage than for nature conservation.

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Taking stock of tourism in the Sustainable Development Goals

On the occasion of the SDG mid-term, the Transforming Tourism Initiative has taken stock with contributions to the individual SDGs.

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Interview

Pioneers of change

Claudia Brözel reports on the role of social enterprises for the sustainable transformation of tourism.

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Article
[Translate to english:] Khwa ttu Trommler

South Africa: Learn and Share

!Khwa ttu enables young San to sustain their livelihoods and maintain their cultural heritage.

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[Translate to english:] Nepalesische Reiseleiterinnen

Nepal: A New Life

Women from Nepal who managed to escape human trafficking re-build their lives as tour guides.

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