Sustainable mountain tourism
The theme of this year's International Mountain Day
(IMD) on 11 December will be sustainable mountain tourism.
Sustainable tourism in mountains can
contribute to creating additional and alternative livelihood options and
promoting poverty alleviation, social inclusion, as well as landscape and
biodiversity conservation. It is a way to preserve the natural, cultural and
spiritual heritage, to promote local crafts and high value products, and
celebrate many traditional practices such as local festivals.
Mountain tourism
attracts around 15 to 20 percent of global tourism. Tourism, however, is one of
the sectors most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, affecting economies,
livelihoods, public services and opportunities on all continents. In mountains,
the restrictions of the pandemic have further compounded the vulnerabilities of
mountain communities.
This crisis can be seen as an opportunity to
rethink mountain tourism and its impact on natural resources and livelihoods,
to manage it better, and to harness it towards a more resilient, green and
inclusive future.
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In the coming months, FAO, leading UN agency for
this International Day, will prepare communication materials in all six UN
languages, which will be available on their website. Hard copies will be
available upon request.
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While sustainable mountain tourism is the suggested
theme for 2021, countries, communities and organizations are welcome to
celebrate IMD through a theme that is more relevant to them.
Celebrate this International Day 2021 with your community
and friends preparing
an event or joining the conversation on social media using the hashtag
#MountainsMatter.
Pass on some of the key messages, or share about
the biodiversity in the mountains near you, or a photo of your favorite
mountain.
International Mountain Day
2021: Sustainable mountain tourism
This FAO website highlights
the importance of sustainable mountain tourism. It can help you to create awareness and
take action for bringing positive change to mountain peoples and environments
around the world. Celebrate mountain day in the best way possible! Visit a
mountain!
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This is a truly beautiful post. May peace come one day sooner.
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