Resources

Knowledge Is Strength

Education is at the core of TIES mission, and an integral part of our goals of promoting and supporting ecotourism as an economically viable solution for conservation and sustainable development. Using TIES' definition and principles of ecotourism as guidelines, we continue to serve as an unbiased source of information and resources on ecotourism and responsible travel, and seek to promote a well-researched message about what ecotourism stands for.

Certification and Standards

The ecotourism and nature-based tourism industry both impacts and is affected by climate change, and businesses and destinations are required to implement sound measures to reduce their climate footprint, as well as to adopt to the changing climate conditions. more...

Climate Change and Tourism

The ecotourism and nature-based tourism industry both impacts and is affected by climate change, and businesses and destinations are required to implement sound measures to reduce their climate footprint, as well as to adopt to the changing climate conditions. more...

Indigenous Knowledge

Ecotourism can be a powerful tool to support initiatives promoting equatable benefits for Indigenous communities and to help strengthen Indigenous peoples' voices in the global tourism industry, fostering their knowledge and heritage through responsible practices.