A Kashmir photograph from space taken from NASA Earth Observatory by Wanmei Liang, using Landsat data from the US Geological Survey on June 23, 2020. Pic: NASA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRecently, authorities in Dal lake blamed a rapid change in the area’s temperature for the , something which officials stated is an annual occurrence but sparked tensions amongst the Dal dwellers. Such instances have augmented the debate around rapid urbanization along with high tourism flow with the environment crises affecting the region and eventually solidifying the base for sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With India presiding over the G20 for this year, and hosting more than 200 meetings in more than 59 locations, one of the key focus areas has been Sustainable Tourism with recent meetings around the topic in Srinagar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sustainable tourism has grown to become a turning point for protecting the rich cultural heritage and natural habitats around us. By adopting responsible practices, the world can ensure that tourism which supports local populations, protects cultural heritage, and sustains different ecosystems thrives. By supporting and taking part in sustainable tourism initiatives, we have a responsibility to promote cultural sensitivity, lessen our influence on the environment, and leave a legacy for the coming generations.The author is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration and has a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Commerce and Business Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi. The views expressed are personal.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
by Muazzam Khursheed With the world continuing to battle climate change which poses an existential threat to mankind, several initiatives have emerged, such as the Montreal Protocol. The recent CoP 27 at Sharm El Sheikh saw the historic establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund for the developing nations to combat climate change. Tourism remains […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":112771,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[113,22],"yoast_head":"\n
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