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class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Auditor Training</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-28" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-28 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="28"><a class="fusion-background-highlight"><span class="menu-text">TRAINING</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li id="menu-item-2387" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2387 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP)</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-21561" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-21561 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Upcoming Courses</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-2383" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2383 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/certificate-in-sustainable-tourism/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-30696" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-30696 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/certificate-in-sustainable-business-travel/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Professional Certificate in Sustainable Business Travel</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-2388" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2388 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/gstc-trainers-partners/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Trainers and Partners</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-2384" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type 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class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Become a GSTC Member ></span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li id="menu-item-2391" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-2391" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/become-a-gstc-member/organizational-membership/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Organization Membership</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li id="menu-item-23373" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-23373" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/become-a-gstc-member/organizational-membership/org-membership-app/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Organization Membership Application</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-2926" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-2926" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/become-a-gstc-member/destination-membership/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Destination 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class="menu-text">ABOUT</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-24369 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/about/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>About GSTC ></span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2370" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/about/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>About GSTC</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2371" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/about/gstc-impact/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Mission & Impacts</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-29713" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/about/gstc-history/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC History</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type 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class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Recruitment</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2372 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/contact-us/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Contact GSTC</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-22758 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/about/for-the-press/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC For the Press</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28777 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/donate/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Donate</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom current-menu-ancestor menu-item-has-children menu-item-2608 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="2608"><a class="fusion-background-highlight"><span 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History</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1351863" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/feedback/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Feedback</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1349910" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-early-adopter-programs/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Early Adopter Programs</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2382" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/glossary/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Sustainable Tourism Glossary</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page current-menu-item page_item page-item-22685 current_page_item menu-item-22687" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-and-sdgs/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>SDGs and GSTC Criteria</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2375 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-industry-criteria/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Industry Criteria</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2377 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-destination-criteria/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Destination Criteria</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1067870 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-mice-criteria/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC MICE Criteria</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1354528 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-attraction-criteria/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Attraction Criteria</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2374 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/criteria-translations/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Criteria Translations</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-30672 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-recognized-standards/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Recognized Standards ></span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-24917" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-recognized-standards-for-hotels/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Recognized Standards for Hotels</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-24916" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-recognized-standards-for-tour-operators/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Recognized Standards for Tour Operators</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2661" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-recognized-standards-for-destinations/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Recognized Standards for Destinations</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2708" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/certification/achieve-gstc-recognized/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Recognition of Standards (for Standard Owners)</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1027906 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-committed/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Committed</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-27 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="27"><a class="fusion-background-highlight"><span class="menu-text">CERTIFICATION</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2705 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/certification/become-certified-hotel/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Certification for Hotels</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2707 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/certification/become-certified-tour-operator/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Certification for Tour Operator</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type 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Accreditation? Recognition?</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-1348393 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="1348393"><a href="#" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span class="menu-text">ACCREDITATION</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1348389 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Accreditation</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-22518 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/gstc-accredited-certification-bodies/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Accredited Certification Bodies</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1348392 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/accreditation-documents/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Accreditation Documents</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1350794 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/certification-scheme/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>CS-CB Framework</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1348390 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/public-consultations/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Public Consultations</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1348391 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/gstc-auditor-training/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Auditor Training</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-28 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="28"><a class="fusion-background-highlight"><span class="menu-text">TRAINING</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2387 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP)</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-21561 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Upcoming Courses</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2383 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/certificate-in-sustainable-tourism/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-30696 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/certificate-in-sustainable-business-travel/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Professional Certificate in Sustainable Business Travel</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2388 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/gstc-trainers-partners/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Trainers and Partners</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2384 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/faq-gstc-training-program/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>FAQs: GSTC Training Program</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-30 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="30"><a class="fusion-background-highlight"><span class="menu-text">MEMBERSHIP</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17961 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/membership/member-search/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Members</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-2393 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/become-a-gstc-member/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Become a GSTC Member ></span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-2391" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/become-a-gstc-member/organizational-membership/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Organization Membership</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-23373" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/become-a-gstc-member/organizational-membership/org-membership-app/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Organization Membership Application</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-2926" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/become-a-gstc-member/destination-membership/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Destination Membership</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-26966" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/become-a-gstc-member/organizational-membership/org-membership-app/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Destination Membership Application</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item 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class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Donate</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom current-menu-ancestor menu-item-has-children menu-item-2608 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="2608"><a class="fusion-background-highlight"><span class="menu-text">CRITERIA</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page current-page-ancestor current-menu-ancestor current-menu-parent current-page-parent current_page_parent current_page_ancestor menu-item-has-children menu-item-2378 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Criteria Overview ></span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2376" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/criteria-development-revisions/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Criteria Development & Revisions</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1351971" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/criteria-development-and-revisions-history/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Criteria Development & Revisions History</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1351863" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/feedback/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Feedback</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1349910" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-early-adopter-programs/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Early Adopter Programs</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2382" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/glossary/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Sustainable Tourism Glossary</span></a></li><li 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href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-mice-criteria/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC MICE Criteria</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1354528 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-attraction-criteria/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Attraction Criteria</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2374 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/criteria-translations/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Criteria Translations</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-30672 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-recognized-standards/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Recognized Standards ></span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-24917" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-recognized-standards-for-hotels/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Recognized Standards for Hotels</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-24916" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-recognized-standards-for-tour-operators/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Recognized Standards for Tour Operators</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2661" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-recognized-standards-for-destinations/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Recognized Standards for Destinations</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2708" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/certification/achieve-gstc-recognized/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Recognition of Standards (for Standard Owners)</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1027906 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-committed/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC-Committed</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-27 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="27"><a class="fusion-background-highlight"><span class="menu-text">CERTIFICATION</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2705 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/certification/become-certified-hotel/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Certification for Hotels</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2707 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/certification/become-certified-tour-operator/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Certification for Tour Operator</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2706 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/certification/become-certified-destination/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Certification for Destination</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17798 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/certification/accreditation-certification-recognition/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>What is Certification? Accreditation? Recognition?</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-1348393 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="1348393"><a href="#" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span class="menu-text">ACCREDITATION</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1348389 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Accreditation</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-22518 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/gstc-accredited-certification-bodies/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Accredited Certification Bodies</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1348392 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/accreditation-documents/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Accreditation Documents</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1350794 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/certification-scheme/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>CS-CB Framework</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1348390 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/public-consultations/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Public Consultations</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1348391 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/accreditation/gstc-auditor-training/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Auditor Training</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-28 fusion-dropdown-menu" data-item-id="28"><a class="fusion-background-highlight"><span class="menu-text">TRAINING</span></a><ul class="sub-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2387 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP)</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-21561 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Upcoming Courses</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2383 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/certificate-in-sustainable-tourism/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-30696 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/certificate-in-sustainable-business-travel/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>Professional Certificate in Sustainable Business Travel</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2388 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/gstc-trainers-partners/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>GSTC Trainers and Partners</span></a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2384 fusion-dropdown-submenu" ><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/sustainable-tourism-training/faq-gstc-training-program/" class="fusion-background-highlight"><span>FAQs: GSTC Training Program</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="menu-item 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style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-1"><h1 style="text-align: center;">The GSTC Criteria and the UN SDGs</h1><p><img decoding="async" class="size-800 wp-image-18868 aligncenter" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20152'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="800" height="152" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG_logo_No-UN-Emblem_horizontal_rgb-200x38.png 200w, 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/></noscript></p><h2>What are the UN Sustainable Development Goals?</h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2015, the UN set an ambitious 15-year plan to achieve by 2030, which addresses some of the most pressing issues the world is facing.</span></p><p class="lead"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sustainable Development Goals</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (SDGs) are a universal call to action by all countries, regardless of their economic status, to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.</span></p><h2>What is the relationship between the GSTC Criteria and the Sustainable Development Goals?</h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a strong relationship between the <a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/">GSTC Criteria </a>and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By up taking the GSTC Criteria, you are helping to meet the UN SDGs. Economic, environmental, and societal dimensions are all addressed by the GSTC Criteria. Destinations and organizations looking to contribute to the SDGs will find that the GSTC Criteria and other GSTC-Recognized Standards provide effective tools to help them rise to the challenge.</span></p><h2>Corresponding SDG to each criterion of the GSTC Destination Criteria</h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-destination-criteria/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GSTC Destination Criteria v2.0</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the </span><a href="https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-industry-criteria/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotels and Tour Operators</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, include performance indicators designed to provide guidance in measuring compliance with the Criteria. Application of the Criteria will help destinations and organizations contribute towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Against each of the Criteria, one or more of the 17 SDGs is identified, to which it most closely relates.</span></p></div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="accordian fusion-accordian" style="--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:15px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#4ca300;--awb-content-color:#5e5e5e;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#4ba800;--awb-title-font-family:"Roboto";--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:"Open Sans";--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;"><div class="panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed" id="accordion-22685-1"><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-de0c3399262db9e70 fusion-toggle-has-divider" style="--awb-title-color:#4ca300;"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_de0c3399262db9e70"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="de0c3399262db9e70" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-22685-1" data-target="#de0c3399262db9e70" href="#de0c3399262db9e70"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">Corresponding SDGs to each criterion of the GSTC Destination Criteria</span></a></h4></div><div id="de0c3399262db9e70" class="panel-collapse collapse " araia-labelledby="toggle_de0c3399262db9e70"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix"><div class="fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion" style="--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-inactive-color:#ebeaea;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-color:#ebeaea;--awb-active-border-color:#4ba800;"><div class="nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li class="active" role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-d7247d44e1aa5fc6357" aria-selected="true" id="fusion-tab-sectiona:demonstrateeffectivesustainablemanagement" href="#tab-d7247d44e1aa5fc6357"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION A: Demonstrate effective sustainable management</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-c4fad1bbf11016d10e0" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sectionb:maximizeeconomicbenefitstothehostcommunityandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-c4fad1bbf11016d10e0"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION B: Maximize economic benefits to the host community and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-edc4d0a3c81def07af2" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sectionc:maximizebenefitstocommunities,visitors,andculture;minimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-edc4d0a3c81def07af2"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION C: Maximize benefits to communities, visitors, and culture; minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-15478f822cb546322c7" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sectiond:maximizebenefitstotheenvironmentandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-15478f822cb546322c7"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION D: Maximize benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-content"><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li class="active" role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-d7247d44e1aa5fc6357" aria-selected="true" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sectiona:demonstrateeffectivesustainablemanagement" href="#tab-d7247d44e1aa5fc6357"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION A: Demonstrate effective sustainable management</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sectiona:demonstrateeffectivesustainablemanagement" id="tab-d7247d44e1aa5fc6357"><h3>A1 Destination management responsibility</h3><p>The destination has an effective organization, department, group, or committee responsible for a coordinated approach to sustainable tourism, with involvement by the private sector, public sector and civil society. This group has defined responsibilities, oversight, and implementation capability for the management of socio- economic, cultural and environmental issues. The group is adequately funded, works with a range of bodies in delivering destination management, has access to sufficient staffing (including personnel with experience in sustainability) and follows principles of sustainability and transparency in its operations and transactions.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18834" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18834" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A2 Destination management strategy and action plan</h3><p>The destination has established and is implementing a multi-year destination management strategy and action plan that is publicly available, is suited to its scale, was developed with stakeholder engagement and is based on sustainability principles. The strategy includes an identification and assessment of tourism assets and considers socio-economic, cultural and environmental issues and risks. The strategy relates to and influences wider sustainable development policy and action in the destination.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A3 Monitoring and reporting</h3><p>The destination is implementing a system to monitor and respond to socio-economic, cultural and environmental issues and impacts arising from tourism. Actions and outcomes are regularly monitored, evaluated and publicly reported. The monitoring system is periodically reviewed.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A4 Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards</h3><p>The destination regularly informs tourism-related enterprises about sustainability issues and encourages and supports them in making their operations more sustainable. The destination promotes the adoption of sustainability standards, promoting the application of GSTC-I Recognized standards and GSTC-I Accredited certification schemes for tourism enterprises, where available. The destination publicizes a list of sustainability certified enterprises.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A5 Resident engagement and feedback</h3><p>The destination enables and promotes public participation in sustainable destination planning and management. Local communities’ aspirations, concerns and satisfaction with tourism sustainability and destination management are regularly monitored and publicly reported, and action is taken in response to them. The destination has a system to enhance local understanding of sustainable tourism opportunities and challenges and to build the capacity of communities to respond.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A6 Visitor engagement and feedback</h3><p>The destination has a system to monitor and publicly report visitor satisfaction with the quality and sustainability of the destination experience and, if necessary, to take action in response. Visitors are informed about sustainability issues in the destination and the part that they can play in addressing them.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A7 Promotion and information</h3><p>Promotion and visitor information material about the destination is accurate with regard to its products, services, and sustainability claims. Marketing messages and other communications reflect the destination’s values and approach to sustainability and treat local communities and natural and cultural assets with respect.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A8 Managing visitor volumes and activities</h3><p>The destination has a system for visitor management which is regularly reviewed. Action is taken to monitor and manage the volume and activities of visitors, and to reduce or increase them as necessary at certain times and in certain locations, working to balance the needs of the local economy, community, cultural heritage and environment.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A9 Planning regulations and development control</h3><p>The destination has planning guidelines, regulations and/or policies which control the location and nature of development, require environmental, economic, and socio-cultural impact assessment and integrate sustainable land use, design, construction, and demolition. Regulations also apply to operations, including property rental and concessions for tourism purposes. The guidelines, regulations and policies were created with public participation and are widely communicated and enforced.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A10 Climate change adaptation</h3><p>The destination identifies risks and opportunities associated with climate change. Climate change adaptation strategies are pursued for the siting, design, development and management of tourism facilities. Information on predicted climate change, associated risks and future conditions is provided for residents, businesses and visitors.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A11 Risk and crisis management</h3><p>The destination has a system to promote sustainability standards for enterprises consistent with the GSTC Criteria. The destination makes publicly available a list of sustainability certified or verified enterprises.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-c4fad1bbf11016d10e0" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sectionb:maximizeeconomicbenefitstothehostcommunityandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-c4fad1bbf11016d10e0"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION B: Maximize economic benefits to the host community and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sectionb:maximizeeconomicbenefitstothehostcommunityandminimizenegativeimpacts" id="tab-c4fad1bbf11016d10e0"><h3>B1 Measuring the economic contribution of tourism</h3><p>The direct and indirect economic contribution of tourism to the destination’s economy is monitored and publicly reported. Appropriate measures may include levels of visitor volume, visitor expenditure, employment and investment and evidence on the distribution of economic benefits.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B2 Decent work and career opportunities</h3><p>The destination encourages and supports career opportunities and training in tourism. The destination’s tourism enterprises commit to providing equality of opportunity for local employment, training and advancement, a safe and secure working environment, and a living wage for all.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B3 Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade</h3><p>The destination encourages the retention of tourism spending in the local economy through supporting local enterprises, supply chains and sustainable investment. It promotes the development and purchase of local sustainable products based on fair trade principles and that reflect the area’s nature and culture. These may include food and beverages, crafts, performance arts, agricultural products, etc.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B4 Support for community</h3><p>The destination has a system to enable and encourage enterprises, visitors, and the public to contribute to community and sustainability initiatives in a responsible manner.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B5 Preventing exploitation and discrimination</h3><p>The destination upholds international standards on human rights. It has laws, practices and an established code of conduct to prevent and report on human trafficking, modern slavery and commercial, sexual, or any other form of exploitation, discrimination and harassment of or against anyone, particularly children, adolescents, women, LGBT and other minorities. The laws and established practices are publicly communicated and enforced.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B6 Property and user rights</h3><p>Laws and regulations regarding property rights and acquisitions are documented and enforced. They comply with communal and indigenous rights, ensure public consultation and do not authorize resettlement without free prior and informed consent and fair and just compensation. Laws and regulations also protect user and access rights to key resources.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B7 Safety and security</h3><p>The destination has a system to monitor, prevent, publicly report, and respond to crime, safety, and health hazards that addresses the needs of both visitors and residents.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B8 Access for all</h3><p>Where practical, sites, facilities and services, including those of natural and cultural importance, are accessible to all, including persons with disabilities and others who have specific access requirements or other special needs. Where sites and facilities are not immediately accessible, access is afforded through the design and implementation of solutions that take into account both the integrity of the site and such reasonable accommodations for persons with access requirements as can be achieved. Information is made available on the accessibility of sites, facilities and services.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-edc4d0a3c81def07af2" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sectionc:maximizebenefitstocommunities,visitors,andculture;minimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-edc4d0a3c81def07af2"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION C: Maximize benefits to communities, visitors, and culture; minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sectionc:maximizebenefitstocommunities,visitors,andculture;minimizenegativeimpacts" id="tab-edc4d0a3c81def07af2"><h3>C1 Protection of cultural assets</h3><p>The destination has a policy and system to evaluate, rehabilitate, and conserve cultural assets, including built heritage and cultural landscapes.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>C2 Cultural artefacts</h3><p>The destination has laws governing the proper sale, trade, display, or gifting of historical and archaeological artefacts. The laws are enforced and publicly communicated, including to tourism enterprises and visitors.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>C3 Intangible heritage</h3><p>The destination supports the celebration and protection of intangible cultural heritage, including local traditions, arts, music, language, gastronomy and other aspects of local identity and distinctiveness. The presentation, replication and interpretation of living culture and traditions is sensitive and respectful, seeks to involve and benefit local communities, and provides visitors with an authentic and genuine experience.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>C4 Traditional access</h3><p>The destination monitors, protects, and when necessary rehabilitates or restores local community access to natural and cultural sites.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>C5 Intellectual property</h3><p>The destination has a system to contribute to the protection and preservation of intellectual property rights of communities and individuals.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>C6 Visitor management at cultural sites</h3><p>The destination has a system for the management of visitors within and around cultural sites, which takes account of their characteristics, capacity and sensitivity and seeks to optimize visitor flow and minimize adverse impacts. Guidelines for visitor behaviour at sensitive sites and cultural events are made available to visitors, tour operators and guides before and at the time of the visit.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>C7 Site interpretation</h3><p>Accurate interpretative material is provided which informs visitors of the significance of the cultural and natural aspects of the sites they visit. The information is culturally appropriate, developed with host community collaboration, and clearly communicated in languages pertinent to visitors and residents.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-15478f822cb546322c7" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sectiond:maximizebenefitstotheenvironmentandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-15478f822cb546322c7"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION D: Maximize benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sectiond:maximizebenefitstotheenvironmentandminimizenegativeimpacts" id="tab-15478f822cb546322c7"><h3>D1 Protection of sensitive environments</h3><p>The destination has a system to monitor, measure and respond to the impacts of tourism on the natural environment, conserve ecosystems, habitats and species, and prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D2 Visitor management at natural sites</h3><p>The destination has a system for the management of visitors within and around natural sites, which takes account of their characteristics, capacity and sensitivity and seeks to optimize visitor flow and minimize adverse impacts. Guidelines for visitor behaviour at sensitive sites are made available to visitors, tour operators and guides before and at the time of the visit.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D3 Wildlife interaction</h3><p>The destination has a system to ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws and standards for wildlife interactions. Interactions with free roaming wildlife, taking into account cumulative impacts, are non-invasive and responsibly managed to avoid adverse impacts on the animals concerned and on the viability and behaviour of populations in the wild.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D4 Species exploitation and animal welfare</h3><p>The destination has a system to ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws and standards that seek to ensure animal welfare and conservation of species (animals, plants and all living organisms). This includes the harvesting or capture, trade, display, and sale of wildlife species and their products. No species of wild animal is acquired, bred or held captive, except by authorized and suitably equipped persons and for properly regulated activities. Housing, care and handling of all wild and domestic animals meets the highest standards of animal welfare.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D5 Energy conservation</h3><p>The destination has targets to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency in its use, as well as increase the use of renewable energy. The destination has a system to encourage enterprises to measure, monitor, reduce, and publicly report their contribution to these targets.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D6 Water stewardship</h3><p>The destination encourages enterprises to measure, monitor, publicly report and manage water usage. Water risk in the destination is assessed and documented. In cases of high water risk, water stewardship goals are identified and actively pursued with enterprises, to ensure that tourism use does not conflict with the needs of local communities and ecosystems.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D7 Water quality</h3><p>The destination monitors water quality for drinking, recreational and ecological purposes using quality standards. The monitoring results are publicly available, and the destination has a system to respond in a timely manner to water quality issues.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D8 Wastewater</h3><p>The destination has clear and enforced guidelines in place for the siting, maintenance and testing of discharge from septic tanks and wastewater treatment systems. The destination ensures that wastes are properly treated and reused or released safely without adverse impacts on the local population and the environment.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D9 Solid waste</h3><p>The destination measures and reports on its generation of waste and sets targets for its reduction. It ensures solid waste is properly treated and diverted from landfill, with provision of a multiple-stream collection and recycling system which effectively separates waste by type. The destination encourages enterprises to avoid, reduce, reuse, and recycle solid waste, including food waste. Action is taken to eliminate or reduce single-use items, especially plastics. Any residual solid waste that is not reused or recycled is disposed of safely and sustainably.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D10 GHG emissions and climate change mitigation</h3><p>The destination has targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and implements and reports on mitigation policies and actions. Enterprises are encouraged to measure, monitor, reduce or minimise, publicly report and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from all aspects of their operation (including from suppliers and service providers). Offsetting of any remaining emissions is encouraged.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D11 Low-impact transportation</h3><p>The destination has targets to reduce transport emissions from travel to and within the destination. An increase in the use of sustainable, low-emissions vehicles and public transport and active travel (e.g., walking and cycling) is sought in order to reduce the contribution of tourism to air pollution, congestion and climate change.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D12 Light and noise pollution</h3><p>The destination has guidelines and regulations to minimize light and noise pollution. The destination encourages enterprises to follow these guidelines and regulations.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-5595d2abdf4e972cc fusion-toggle-has-divider" style="--awb-title-color:#4ca300;"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_5595d2abdf4e972cc"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="5595d2abdf4e972cc" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-22685-1" data-target="#5595d2abdf4e972cc" href="#5595d2abdf4e972cc"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading"> Corresponding criterion from the GSTC Destination Criteria to each SDG</span></a></h4></div><div id="5595d2abdf4e972cc" class="panel-collapse collapse " araia-labelledby="toggle_5595d2abdf4e972cc"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix"><div class="fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-2 classic vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion" style="--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-inactive-color:#ebeaea;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-color:#ebeaea;--awb-active-border-color:#4ba800;" id="sdg-tab"><div class="nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li class="active" role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-8bb6435cbb5cd59d328" aria-selected="true" id="fusion-tab-sdg1:nopoverty" href="#tab-8bb6435cbb5cd59d328"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG1: No Poverty</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-e2e649e06af995d7f7b" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg2:zerohunger" href="#tab-e2e649e06af995d7f7b"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG2: Zero Hunger</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-84b52905bc7e44cbd7d" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg3:goodhealth&well-being" href="#tab-84b52905bc7e44cbd7d"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG3: Good Health & Well-being</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-62e93fac7f7e647d3d8" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg4:qualityeducation" href="#tab-62e93fac7f7e647d3d8"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG4: Quality Education</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-8e83553ab0e1b35cd24" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg5:genderequality" href="#tab-8e83553ab0e1b35cd24"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG5: Gender Equality</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-c678f6ef91f14155c65" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg6:cleanwater&sanitation" href="#tab-c678f6ef91f14155c65"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG6: Clean Water & Sanitation</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-0bf6955102aa6668767" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg7:affordable&cleanenergy" href="#tab-0bf6955102aa6668767"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG7: Affordable & Clean Energy</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-ac7d90e942ab65141f7" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg8:decentwork&economicgrowth" href="#tab-ac7d90e942ab65141f7"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG8: Decent Work & Economic Growth</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-fbfac9e20848d79cf37" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg9:industry,innovation&infrastructure" href="#tab-fbfac9e20848d79cf37"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-e7130269ad9fe0c6317" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg10:reducedinequalities" href="#tab-e7130269ad9fe0c6317"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG10: Reduced Inequalities</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-f804db9f8e277b2ba1b" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg11:sustainablecities&communities" href="#tab-f804db9f8e277b2ba1b"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG11: Sustainable Cities & Communities</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-3e5118a0b8e59fba7e6" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg12:responsibleconsumtion&production" href="#tab-3e5118a0b8e59fba7e6"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG12: Responsible Consumtion & Production</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-5759ce280b9a1239b7d" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg13:climatechange" href="#tab-5759ce280b9a1239b7d"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG13: Climate Change</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-3b612846db901474b61" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg14:lifebelowwater" href="#tab-3b612846db901474b61"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG14: Life Below Water</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-6da471f31d78b0bc0e0" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg15:lifeonland" href="#tab-6da471f31d78b0bc0e0"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG15: Life on Land</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-61342d4f4e4ddc27497" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg16:peace,justice&stronginstitutions" href="#tab-61342d4f4e4ddc27497"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-d63fa2e9e480446e293" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg17:partnershipsforthegoals" href="#tab-d63fa2e9e480446e293"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-content"><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li class="active" role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-8bb6435cbb5cd59d328" aria-selected="true" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg1:nopoverty" href="#tab-8bb6435cbb5cd59d328"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG1: No Poverty</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg1:nopoverty" id="tab-8bb6435cbb5cd59d328"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>B1 Measuring the economic contribution of tourism</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-e2e649e06af995d7f7b" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg2:zerohunger" href="#tab-e2e649e06af995d7f7b"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG2: Zero Hunger</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg2:zerohunger" id="tab-e2e649e06af995d7f7b"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B3 Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-84b52905bc7e44cbd7d" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg3:goodhealth&well-being" href="#tab-84b52905bc7e44cbd7d"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG3: Good Health & Well-being</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg3:goodhealth&well-being" id="tab-84b52905bc7e44cbd7d"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B4 Support for community</p><p>B7 Safety and security</p><p>B8 Access for all</p><p>D7 Water quality</p><p>D8 Wastewater</p><p>D12 Light and noise pollution</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-62e93fac7f7e647d3d8" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg4:qualityeducation" href="#tab-62e93fac7f7e647d3d8"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG4: Quality Education</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg4:qualityeducation" id="tab-62e93fac7f7e647d3d8"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B2 Decent work and career opportunities</p><p>B4 Support for community</p><p>C7 Site interpretation</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-8e83553ab0e1b35cd24" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg5:genderequality" href="#tab-8e83553ab0e1b35cd24"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG5: Gender Equality</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg5:genderequality" id="tab-8e83553ab0e1b35cd24"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B2 Decent work and career opportunities</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-c678f6ef91f14155c65" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg6:cleanwater&sanitation" href="#tab-c678f6ef91f14155c65"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG6: Clean Water & Sanitation</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg6:cleanwater&sanitation" id="tab-c678f6ef91f14155c65"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>D6 Water stewardship</p><p>D7 Water quality</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-0bf6955102aa6668767" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg7:affordable&cleanenergy" href="#tab-0bf6955102aa6668767"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG7: Affordable & Clean Energy</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg7:affordable&cleanenergy" id="tab-0bf6955102aa6668767"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>D5 Energy conservation</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-ac7d90e942ab65141f7" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg8:decentwork&economicgrowth" href="#tab-ac7d90e942ab65141f7"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG8: Decent Work & Economic Growth</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg8:decentwork&economicgrowth" id="tab-ac7d90e942ab65141f7"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B1 Measuring the economic contribution of tourism</p><p>B2 Decent work and career opportunities</p><p>B3 Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-fbfac9e20848d79cf37" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg9:industry,innovation&infrastructure" href="#tab-fbfac9e20848d79cf37"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg9:industry,innovation&infrastructure" id="tab-fbfac9e20848d79cf37"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18826 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18826 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A9 Planning regulations and development control</p><p>B1 Measuring the economic contribution of tourism</p><p>B2 Decent work and career opportunities</p><p>D11 Low-impact transportation</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-e7130269ad9fe0c6317" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg10:reducedinequalities" href="#tab-e7130269ad9fe0c6317"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG10: Reduced Inequalities</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg10:reducedinequalities" id="tab-e7130269ad9fe0c6317"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18827 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18827 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>B5 Preventing exploitation and discrimination</p><p>B8 Access for all</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-f804db9f8e277b2ba1b" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg11:sustainablecities&communities" href="#tab-f804db9f8e277b2ba1b"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG11: Sustainable Cities & Communities</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg11:sustainablecities&communities" id="tab-f804db9f8e277b2ba1b"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18828 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18828 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A5 Resident engagement and feedback</p><p>A6 Visitor engagement and feedback</p><p>A7 Promotion and information</p><p>A8 Managing visitor volumes and activities</p><p>A9 Planning regulations and development control</p><p>A11 Risk and crisis management</p><p>B6 Property and user rights</p><p>C1 Protection of cultural assets</p><p>C2 Cultural artefacts</p><p>C3 Intangible heritage</p><p>C4 Traditional access</p><p>C6 Visitor management at cultural sites</p><p>C7 Site interpretation</p><p>D12 Light and noise pollution</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-3e5118a0b8e59fba7e6" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg12:responsibleconsumtion&production" href="#tab-3e5118a0b8e59fba7e6"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG12: Responsible Consumtion & Production</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg12:responsibleconsumtion&production" id="tab-3e5118a0b8e59fba7e6"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A3 Monitoring and reporting</p><p>A4 Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards</p><p>A6 Visitor engagement and feedback</p><p>A7 Promotion and information</p><p>A8 Managing visitor volumes and activities</p><p>B3 Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade</p><p>C3 Intangible heritage</p><p>C6 Visitor management at cultural sites</p><p>D9 Solid waste</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-5759ce280b9a1239b7d" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg13:climatechange" href="#tab-5759ce280b9a1239b7d"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG13: Climate Change</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg13:climatechange" id="tab-5759ce280b9a1239b7d"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A10 Climate change adaptation</p><p>D10 GHG emissions and climate change mitigation</p><p>D11 Low-impact transportation</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-3b612846db901474b61" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg14:lifebelowwater" href="#tab-3b612846db901474b61"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG14: Life Below Water</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg14:lifebelowwater" id="tab-3b612846db901474b61"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18832 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18832 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>D1 Protection of sensitive environments</p><p>D2 Visitor management at natural sites</p><p>D3 Wildlife interaction</p><p>D4 Species exploitation and animal welfare</p><p>D8 Wastewater</p><p>D9 Solid waste</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-6da471f31d78b0bc0e0" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg15:lifeonland" href="#tab-6da471f31d78b0bc0e0"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG15: Life on Land</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg15:lifeonland" id="tab-6da471f31d78b0bc0e0"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18833 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18833 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>D1 Protection of sensitive environments</p><p>D2 Visitor management at natural sites</p><p>D3 Wildlife interaction</p><p>D4 Species exploitation and animal welfare</p><p>D9 Solid waste</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-61342d4f4e4ddc27497" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg16:peace,justice&stronginstitutions" href="#tab-61342d4f4e4ddc27497"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg16:peace,justice&stronginstitutions" id="tab-61342d4f4e4ddc27497"><p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-18834 size-thumbnail alignnone" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-18834 size-thumbnail alignnone" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A1 Destination management responsibility</p><p>A11 Risk and crisis management</p><p>B5 Preventing exploitation and discrimination</p><p>B6 Property and user rights</p><p>B7 Safety and security</p><p>C5 Intellectual property</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-d63fa2e9e480446e293" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg17:partnershipsforthegoals" href="#tab-d63fa2e9e480446e293"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg17:partnershipsforthegoals" id="tab-d63fa2e9e480446e293"><p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-18835 size-thumbnail alignnone" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-18835 size-thumbnail alignnone" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A1 Destination management responsibility</p><p>A2 Destination management strategy and action plan</p><p>A4 Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards</p><p>A5 Resident engagement and feedback</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-103ac65b67c74b1d1 fusion-toggle-has-divider" style="--awb-title-color:#4ca300;"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_103ac65b67c74b1d1"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="103ac65b67c74b1d1" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-22685-1" data-target="#103ac65b67c74b1d1" href="#103ac65b67c74b1d1"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">Corresponding SDGs to each criterion of the GSTC Industry Criteria</span></a></h4></div><div id="103ac65b67c74b1d1" class="panel-collapse collapse " araia-labelledby="toggle_103ac65b67c74b1d1"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix"><div class="fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-3 classic nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion" style="--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-inactive-color:#ebeaea;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-color:#ebeaea;--awb-active-border-color:#4ba800;"><div class="nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li class="active" role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-1de119302ee1b2e5f23" aria-selected="true" id="fusion-tab-sectiona:demonstrateeffectivesustainablemanagement" href="#tab-1de119302ee1b2e5f23"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION A: Demonstrate effective sustainable management</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-9c25526c5e928f1d591" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sectionb:maximizesocialandeconomicbenefitstothelocalcommunityandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-9c25526c5e928f1d591"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION B: Maximize social and economic benefits to the local community and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-e616f400ff488e4c8a0" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sectionc:maximizebenefitstoculturalheritageandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-e616f400ff488e4c8a0"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION C: Maximize benefits to cultural heritage and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-d00048543bd23866dae" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sectiond:maximizebenefitstotheenvironmentandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-d00048543bd23866dae"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">Section D: Maximize benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-content"><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li class="active" role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-1de119302ee1b2e5f23" aria-selected="true" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sectiona:demonstrateeffectivesustainablemanagement" href="#tab-1de119302ee1b2e5f23"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION A: Demonstrate effective sustainable management</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sectiona:demonstrateeffectivesustainablemanagement" id="tab-1de119302ee1b2e5f23"><h3>A1 Sustainability management system</h3><p>The organization has implemented a long-term sustainability management system that is suitable to its size and scope, addresses environmental, social, cultural, economic, quality, human rights, health, safety, risk and crisis management issues and drives continuous improvement.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A2 Legal compliance</h3><p>The organization is in compliance with all applicable local, national and international legislation and regulations including, among others, health, safety, labour and environmental aspects.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18834" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18834" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A3 Reporting and communication</h3><p>The organization communicates its sustainability policy, actions and performance to stakeholders, including customers, and seeks to engage their support.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A4 Staff engagement</h3><p>Staff are engaged with development and implementation of the sustainability management system and receive periodic guidance and training regarding their roles and responsibilities in its delivery.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A5 Customer experience</h3><p>Customer satisfaction, including aspects of sustainability, is monitored and corrective action taken.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A6 Accurate promotion</h3><p>Promotional materials and marketing communications are accurate and transparent with regard to the organization and its products and services, including sustainability claims. They do not promise more than is being delivered.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A7 Buildings and infrastructure</h3><p>Planning, siting, design, construction, renovation, operation and demolition of buildings and infrastructure…</p><hr /><h3>A7.1 Compliance</h3><p>…comply with zoning requirements and laws related to protected and sensitive areas and to heritage considerations.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A7.2 Impact and integrity</h3><p>…take account of the capacity and integrity of the natural and cultural surroundings.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A7.3 Sustainable practices and materials</h3><p>…use locally appropriate and sustainable practices and materials.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A7.4 Access for all</h3><p>…provide access and information for persons with special needs, where appropriate.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A8 Land water and property rights</h3><p>Acquisition by the organization of land and water rights and of property is legal, complies with local communal and indigenous rights, including their free, prior and informed consent, and does not require involuntary resettlement.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A9 Information and interpretation</h3><p>The organization provides information about and interpretation of the natural surroundings, local culture, and cultural heritage, as well as an explanation of appropriate behaviour while visiting natural areas, living cultures, and cultural heritage sites.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>A10 Destination engagement</h3><p>The organization is involved with sustainable tourism planning and management in the destination, where such opportunities exist.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18835" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-17_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-9c25526c5e928f1d591" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sectionb:maximizesocialandeconomicbenefitstothelocalcommunityandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-9c25526c5e928f1d591"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION B: Maximize social and economic benefits to the local community and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sectionb:maximizesocialandeconomicbenefitstothelocalcommunityandminimizenegativeimpacts" id="tab-9c25526c5e928f1d591"><h3>B1 Community support</h3><p>The organization actively supports initiatives for local infrastructure and social community development. Examples of initiatives include education, training, health and sanitation and projects which address the impacts of climate change.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B2 Local employment</h3><p>Local residents are given equal opportunities for employment and advancement, including in management positions.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B3 Local purchasing</h3><p>When purchasing and offering goods and services, the organization gives priority to local and fair trade suppliers whenever these are available and of sufficient quality.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B4 Local entrepreneurs</h3><p>The organization supports local entrepreneurs in the development and sale of sustainable products and services that are based on the area’s nature, history and culture.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B5 Exploitation and harassment</h3><p>The organization has implemented a policy against commercial, sexual or any other form of exploitation or harassment, particularly of children, adolescents, women, minorities and other vulnerable groups.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18822" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18822" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B6 Equal opportunity</h3><p>The organization offers employment opportunities, including in management positions, without discrimination by gender, race, religion, disability or in other ways.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18822" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18822" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B7 Decent work</h3><p>Labour rights are respected, a safe and secure working environment is provided and employees are paid at least a living wage. Employees are offered regular training, experience and opportunities for advancement.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B8 Community services</h3><p>The activities of the organization do not jeopardize the provision of basic services, such as food, water, energy, healthcare or sanitation, to neighbouring communities.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>B9 Local livelihoods</h3><p>The activities of the organization do not adversely affect local access to livelihoods, including land and aquatic resource use, rights-of-way, transport and housing.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-e616f400ff488e4c8a0" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sectionc:maximizebenefitstoculturalheritageandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-e616f400ff488e4c8a0"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SECTION C: Maximize benefits to cultural heritage and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sectionc:maximizebenefitstoculturalheritageandminimizenegativeimpacts" id="tab-e616f400ff488e4c8a0"><h3>C1 Cultural interactions</h3><p>The organization follows international and national good practice and locally agreed guidance for the management and promotion of visits to indigenous communities and culturally or historically sensitive sites in order to minimize adverse impacts and maximize local benefits and visitor fulfilment.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>C2 Protecting cultural heritage</h3><p>The organization contributes to the protection, preservation and enhancement of local properties, sites and traditions of historical, archaeological, cultural and spiritual significance and does not impede access to them by local residents.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>C3 Presenting culture and heritage</h3><p>The organization values and incorporates authentic elements of traditional and contemporary local culture in its operations, design, decoration, cuisine, or shops, while respecting the intellectual property rights of local communities.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>C4 Artefacts</h3><p>Historical and archaeological artefacts are not sold, traded or displayed, except as permitted by local and international law.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs nav-justified" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-d00048543bd23866dae" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sectiond:maximizebenefitstotheenvironmentandminimizenegativeimpacts" href="#tab-d00048543bd23866dae"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">Section D: Maximize benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sectiond:maximizebenefitstotheenvironmentandminimizenegativeimpacts" id="tab-d00048543bd23866dae"><h3>D1.1 Environmentally preferable purchasing</h3><p>Purchasing policies favour environmentally sustainable suppliers and products, including capital goods, food, beverages, building materials and consumables.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D1.2 Efficient purchasing</h3><p>The organization carefully manages the purchasing of consumable and disposable goods, including food, in order to minimize waste.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D1.3 Energy conservation</h3><p>Energy consumption is measured by type and steps are taken to minimize overall consumption. The organization makes efforts to increase its use of renewable energy.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18824" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18824" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D1.4 Water conservation</h3><p>Water risk is assessed, water consumption is measured by type, and steps are taken to minimize overall consumption. Water sourcing is sustainable and does not adversely affect environmental flows. In areas of high water risk, context-based water stewardship goals are identified and pursued.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D2.1 Greenhouse gas emissions</h3><p>Significant greenhouse gas emissions from all sources controlled by the organization are identified, calculated where possible and procedures implemented to avoid or to minimize them. Offsetting of the organization’s remaining emissions is encouraged.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D2.2 Transport</h3><p>The organization seeks to reduce transportation requirements and actively encourages the use of cleaner and more resource efficient alternatives by customers, employees, suppliers and in its own operations.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D2.3 Wastewater</h3><p>Wastewater, including grey water, is effectively treated and is only reused or released safely, with no adverse effects to the local population or the environment.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D2.4 Solid waste</h3><p>Waste, including food waste, is measured, mechanisms are in place to reduce waste and, where reduction is not feasible, to reuse or recycle it. Any residual waste disposal has no adverse effect on the local population or the environment.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D2.5 Harmful substances</h3><p>The use of harmful substances, including pesticides, paints, swimming pool disinfectants, and cleaning materials, is minimized, and substituted when available by innocuous products or processes. All storage, use, handling, and disposal of chemicals are properly managed.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D2.6 Minimize pollution</h3><p>The organization implements practices to minimize pollution from noise, light, runoff, erosion, ozone-depleting substances, and air, water and soil contaminants.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18820" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D3.1 Biodiversity conservation</h3><p>The organization supports and contributes to biodiversity conservation, including through appropriate management of its own property. Particular attention is paid to natural protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value. Any disturbance of natural ecosystems is minimized, rehabilitated and there is a compensatory contribution to conservation management.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3></h3><h3>D3.2 Invasive species</h3><p>The organization takes measures to avoid the introduction of invasive species. Native species are used for landscaping and restoration wherever feasible, particularly in natural landscapes.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>D3.3 Visits to natural sites</h3><p>The organization follows appropriate guidelines for the management and promotion of visits to natural sites in order to minimize adverse impacts and maximize visitor fulfilment.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>D3.4 Wildlife interactions</h3><p>Interactions with free roaming wildlife, taking into account cumulative impacts, are non-invasive and responsibly managed to avoid adverse effects on the animals concerned and on the viability and behaviour of populations in the wild.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>D3.5 Animal welfare</h3><p>No species of wild animal is acquired, bred or held captive, except by authorized and suitably equipped persons and for properly regulated activities in compliance with local and international law. Housing, care and handling of all wild and domestic animals meets the highest standards of animal welfare.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p><hr /><h3>D3.6 Wildlife harvesting and trade</h3><p>Wildlife species are not harvested, consumed, displayed, sold, or traded, except as part of a regulated activity that ensures that their utilization is sustainable, and in compliance with local and international laws.</p><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="130" height="130" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></noscript></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-4e2ca6ae35d0803e7 fusion-toggle-has-divider" style="--awb-title-color:#4ca300;"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_4e2ca6ae35d0803e7"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="4e2ca6ae35d0803e7" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-22685-1" data-target="#4e2ca6ae35d0803e7" href="#4e2ca6ae35d0803e7"><span 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role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-1ce255afcf5ac36973c" aria-selected="true" id="fusion-tab-sdg1:nopoverty" href="#tab-1ce255afcf5ac36973c"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG1: No Poverty</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-357b8730610d15943b2" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg2:zerohunger" href="#tab-357b8730610d15943b2"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG2: Zero Hunger</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-826617df5d436820dfa" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg3:goodhealth&well-being" href="#tab-826617df5d436820dfa"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG3: Good Health & Well-being</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-95da2836bad029ae884" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg4:qualityeducation" href="#tab-95da2836bad029ae884"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG4: Quality Education</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-21fe5209b3ae4511f1a" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg5:genderequality" href="#tab-21fe5209b3ae4511f1a"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG5: Gender Equality</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-4787facb4e10391e62a" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg6:cleanwater&sanitation" href="#tab-4787facb4e10391e62a"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG6: Clean Water & Sanitation</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-561694ef81ce30d0e7a" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg7:affordable&cleanenergy" href="#tab-561694ef81ce30d0e7a"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG7: Affordable & Clean Energy</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-53cc94ceaaf8d1ba6ee" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg8:decentwork&economicgrowth" href="#tab-53cc94ceaaf8d1ba6ee"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG8: Decent Work & Economic Growth</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-6a82f9ed7be128a8e1b" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg9:industry,innovation&infrastructure" href="#tab-6a82f9ed7be128a8e1b"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-f3022b4387688971dfa" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg10:reducedinequalities" href="#tab-f3022b4387688971dfa"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG10: Reduced Inequalities</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-e58d28179e01277a638" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg11:sustainablecities&communities" href="#tab-e58d28179e01277a638"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG11: Sustainable Cities & Communities</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-a10b93aad20ee0c557a" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg12:responsibleconsumtion&production" href="#tab-a10b93aad20ee0c557a"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG12: Responsible Consumtion & Production</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-664e967f5e60239589c" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg13:climatechange" href="#tab-664e967f5e60239589c"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG13: Climate Change</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-5166d250368775dba0b" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg14:lifebelowwater" href="#tab-5166d250368775dba0b"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG14: Life Below Water</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-caa1f361bef7f6063da" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg15:lifeonland" href="#tab-caa1f361bef7f6063da"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG15: Life on Land</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-5f3aec1faad93cfa014" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg16:peace,justice&stronginstitutions" href="#tab-5f3aec1faad93cfa014"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions</h4></a></li><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-f24e7ab34e3a59cb693" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="fusion-tab-sdg17:partnershipsforthegoals" href="#tab-f24e7ab34e3a59cb693"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-content"><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li class="active" role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-1ce255afcf5ac36973c" aria-selected="true" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg1:nopoverty" href="#tab-1ce255afcf5ac36973c"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG1: No Poverty</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg1:nopoverty" id="tab-1ce255afcf5ac36973c"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-01_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A8 Land water and property rights</p><p>B7 Decent work</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-357b8730610d15943b2" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg2:zerohunger" href="#tab-357b8730610d15943b2"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG2: Zero Hunger</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg2:zerohunger" id="tab-357b8730610d15943b2"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-02_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B3 Local purchasing</p><p>D2.4 Solid waste</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-826617df5d436820dfa" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg3:goodhealth&well-being" href="#tab-826617df5d436820dfa"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG3: Good Health & Well-being</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg3:goodhealth&well-being" id="tab-826617df5d436820dfa"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-03_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B1 Community support</p><p>D2.3 Wastewater</p><p>D2.5 Harmful substances</p><p>D2.6 Minimize pollution</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-95da2836bad029ae884" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg4:qualityeducation" href="#tab-95da2836bad029ae884"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG4: Quality Education</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg4:qualityeducation" id="tab-95da2836bad029ae884"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-04_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>A4 Staff engagement</p><p>B1 Community support</p><p>B7 Decent work</p><p>C1 Cultural interactions</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-21fe5209b3ae4511f1a" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg5:genderequality" href="#tab-21fe5209b3ae4511f1a"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG5: Gender Equality</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg5:genderequality" id="tab-21fe5209b3ae4511f1a"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-05_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B5 Exploitation and harassment</p><p>B6 Equal opportunity</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-4787facb4e10391e62a" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg6:cleanwater&sanitation" href="#tab-4787facb4e10391e62a"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG6: Clean Water & Sanitation</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg6:cleanwater&sanitation" id="tab-4787facb4e10391e62a"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-06_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B8 Community services</p><p>D1.4 Water conservation</p><p>D2.3 Wastewater</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-561694ef81ce30d0e7a" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg7:affordable&cleanenergy" href="#tab-561694ef81ce30d0e7a"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG7: Affordable & Clean Energy</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg7:affordable&cleanenergy" id="tab-561694ef81ce30d0e7a"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-07_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>D1.3 Energy conservation</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-53cc94ceaaf8d1ba6ee" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg8:decentwork&economicgrowth" href="#tab-53cc94ceaaf8d1ba6ee"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG8: Decent Work & Economic Growth</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg8:decentwork&economicgrowth" id="tab-53cc94ceaaf8d1ba6ee"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18818" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-08_sml.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></noscript></p><p>B2 Local employment</p><p>B3 Local purchasing</p><p>B4 Local entrepreneurs</p><p>B7 Decent work</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-6a82f9ed7be128a8e1b" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg9:industry,innovation&infrastructure" href="#tab-6a82f9ed7be128a8e1b"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg9:industry,innovation&infrastructure" id="tab-6a82f9ed7be128a8e1b"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18826 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18826 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-09_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A7.3 Buildings and infrastructure – Sustainable practices and materials</p><p>A7.4 Buildings and infrastructure – Access for all</p><p>B1 Community support</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-f3022b4387688971dfa" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg10:reducedinequalities" href="#tab-f3022b4387688971dfa"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG10: Reduced Inequalities</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg10:reducedinequalities" id="tab-f3022b4387688971dfa"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18827 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18827 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-10_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A7.4 Buildings and infrastructure – Access for all</p><p>B2 Local employment</p><p>B5 Exploitation and harassment</p><p>B6 Equal opportunity</p></div><div class="nav 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https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18828 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-11_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A7.1 Buildings and infrastructure – Compliance</p><p>A7.2 Buildings and infrastructure – Impact and integrity</p><p>A7.3 Buildings and infrastructure – Sustainable practices and materials</p><p>A8 Land water and property rights</p><p>A9 Information and interpretation</p><p>A10 Destination engagement</p><p>B8 Community services</p><p>B9 Local livelihoods</p><p>C1 Cultural interactions</p><p>C2 Protecting cultural heritage</p><p>C3 Presenting culture and heritage</p><p>C4 Artefacts</p><p>D2.2 Transport</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-a10b93aad20ee0c557a" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg12:responsibleconsumtion&production" href="#tab-a10b93aad20ee0c557a"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG12: Responsible Consumtion & Production</h4></a></li></ul></div><div 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decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18829 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-12_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A1 Sustainability management system</p><p>A3 Reporting and communication</p><p>A5 Customer experience</p><p>A6 Accurate promotion</p><p>A7.3 Buildings and infrastructure – Sustainable practices and materials</p><p>A9 Information and interpretation</p><p>B3 Local purchasing</p><p>B4 Local entrepreneurs</p><p>B8 Community services</p><p>B9 Local livelihoods</p><p>C1 Cultural interactions</p><p>C3 Presenting culture and heritage</p><p>D1.1 Environmentally preferable purchasing</p><p>D1.2 Efficient purchasing</p><p>D2.4 Solid waste</p><p>D2.5 Harmful substances</p><p>D2.6 Minimize pollution</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-664e967f5e60239589c" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg13:climatechange" href="#tab-664e967f5e60239589c"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG13: Climate Change</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg13:climatechange" id="tab-664e967f5e60239589c"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18831 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" 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https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-13_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>D2.1 Greenhouse gas emissions</p><p>D2.2 Transport</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-5166d250368775dba0b" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg14:lifebelowwater" href="#tab-5166d250368775dba0b"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG14: Life Below Water</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg14:lifebelowwater" id="tab-5166d250368775dba0b"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18832 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18832 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-14_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>D3.1 Biodiversity conservation</p><p>D3.2 Invasive species</p><p>D3.3 Visits to natural sites</p><p>D3.4 Wildlife interactions</p><p>D3.5 Animal welfare</p><p>D3.6 Wildlife harvesting and trade</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-caa1f361bef7f6063da" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg15:lifeonland" href="#tab-caa1f361bef7f6063da"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG15: Life on Land</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg15:lifeonland" id="tab-caa1f361bef7f6063da"><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18833 size-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-lazy-src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-18833 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-66x66.png 66w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-15_sml.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></noscript></p><p>A7.1 Buildings and infrastructure – Compliance</p><p>D3.1 Biodiversity conservation</p><p>D3.2 Invasive species</p><p>D3.3 Visits to natural sites</p><p>D3.4 Wildlife interactions</p><p>D3.5 Animal welfare</p><p>D3.6 Wildlife harvesting and trade</p></div><div class="nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav"><ul class="nav-tabs" role="tablist"><li role="presentation"><a class="tab-link" data-toggle="tab" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-5f3aec1faad93cfa014" aria-selected="false" tabindex="-1" id="mobile-fusion-tab-sdg16:peace,justice&stronginstitutions" href="#tab-5f3aec1faad93cfa014"><h4 class="fusion-tab-heading">SDG16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions</h4></a></li></ul></div><div class="tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix" role="tabpanel" tabindex="0" aria-labelledby="fusion-tab-sdg16:peace,justice&stronginstitutions" id="tab-5f3aec1faad93cfa014"><p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-18834 size-thumbnail alignnone" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" width="150" height="150" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.gstcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/E_SDG-goals_icons-individual-rgb-16_sml-66x66.png 66w, 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