Intelligence Squared Walking the Walk: How to Go Beyond Sustainable Storytelling
Apr 11, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Kavita Prakash Mani, CEO of Mandai Nature, Jane Madden, Global Managing Partner at FIN Partners, and Bjorn Low, co-founder of Edible Garden City, explore how the travel industry can tackle climate challenges. They highlight the need for genuine sustainability beyond mere storytelling, focusing on the critical link between tourism and wildlife conservation. The trio also delves into urban farming's role in community engagement and food security, advocating for responsible tourism that empowers local economies and fosters real-world impact.
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Sustainable Tourism's Impact
- Sustainable tourism uses travel for the good of nature and people.
- It fosters cultural exchange and grounds travelers in nature.
Regenerative Tourism
- Sustainable tourism should regenerate visited spaces.
- Tourists should strive to improve themselves and the local communities.
Walking the ESG Walk
- Define sustainability terms and integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into business.
- Demonstrate sustainability actions with data and avoid greenwashing.