The Report aims to promote resource efficiency in tourism and encourage the implementation of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns. It highlights the importance of decoupling tourism growth from the use of natural resources in order to contribute effectively to sustainable development. It aims to inspire stakeholders to integrate SCP into tourism policies and advance the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report provides a global assessment of SCP policy instruments in national tourism, visualizes progress towards SDG Target 12.b, and recommends strategic approaches to promote sustainable tourism, including using the SDGs as a framework, incorporating SCP policy instruments, measuring SCP regularly, utilizing geospatial data, and embracing innovative approaches such as circularity. The target population is the stakeholders involved in the tourism sector, including policymakers, tourism industry professionals, and organizations. The problem addressed is the need for sustainable consumption and production patterns in the tourism sector. With the anticipated growth in international tourist arrivals, there is a concern about the sector’s impact on natural resources. The intervention aims to decouple the sector’s growth from resource use and contribute effectively to sustainable development. The Report utilizes research and assessment tools to gain insights into the integration of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) into tourism policies. It analyzes 101 national tourism policies from around the world to assess the existing SCP policy instruments. The report also contributes to the monitoring of sustainable development impacts of tourism through the development and implementation of tools, as called for by SDG Target 12.b. The report also provides a comprehensive assessment of SCP policy instruments in national tourism, aiming to inform and influence policy decisions and actions in the tourism sector worldwide. The report inspires stakeholders in tourism to implement sustainable practices aligned with the SDGs, promoting long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability. It assesses 101 national tourism policies, identifying gaps and opportunities for integrating sustainable consumption and production (SCP). This informs policymakers and allows them to develop effective policies, reducing the sector’s environmental impact. The report visualizes progress towards SDG Target 12.b, enabling stakeholders to monitor and measure sustainable practices, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions. It recommends five strategic approaches, including using the SDGs as a framework and embracing circularity, providing practical pathways for stakeholders to align actions with sustainable consumption and production.
