PATA Sustainability
Building A Meaningful, Responsible, and Resilient Tourism Future.
PATA collaborates with members and partners to create solutions that support the entire tourism industry and supply chain, from national tourism authorities to informal workers.
We work with local and international projects and initiatives for building the capacity towards resilience and sustainability in businesses, communities and destinations across the Asia Pacific and beyond.
PATA Sustainability’s Key Areas of Focus:
Capacity Building for Communities
(Informal Workers’ Programme)
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Micro-credentials Programme
Developed in collaboration with leading industry partners, each course within the programme delivers targeted, real-world insights that can be applied immediately in the workplace– at the learner’s own pace and time.
At just a minimum amount of fee, the learners will be able to dive deep into a subject, adopt transferable skills, and receive direct feedback on learning progress from the experts that developed the courses.
Resource Library
In this open resource centre, you will find courses, tool kits, reports, and more for destinations, businesses, and for anyone interested in learning about sustainability.
Free Online Courses
Reports & Case Studies
Toolkits & Handbooks
Interviews & Case Studies
Criteria & Indices
Sustainability Updates from the Community
We share regular updates on sustainability progress, initiatives, and community inspiration—straight from our team and our members.
Through our blogs and the dedicated "Sustainability in Action" section, we spotlight expect practical insights, success stories, and member highlights that showcase commitment, innovation, and collaboration across the region.
Our Commitments
PATA’s commitment towards sustainable tourism development is available in our Sustainability Policy, Climate Action Plan and Carbon Neutral Events Guidelines.
Sustainability Policy
In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), PATA works strategically with our members and partners to balance the impact of the tourism industry on society, the economy and the environment. By applying a systematic approach to championing sustainability and social responsibility initiatives, PATA inspires impact in creating positive change exponentially, both within the organisation and across the PATA network.
Climate Action Plan
As a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, PATA believes that tourism needs healthy environments and climate resilient destinations. We support our partners and members to transform travel and tourism into a force for positive change. This document presents background information on the Glasgow Declaration, PATA's commitment to Sustainability and Social Responsibility, and PATA's Climate Action Plan.
Carbon Neutral Events
PATA's Events are an intrinsic part of our work. It is through our events that we connect with our members and bring them together to share knowledge, discuss pressing topics in the industry and work together towards a common goal: a robust, thriving and sustainable tourism industry. For this reason, PATA commits in 2023 to deliver carbon neutral events in support of our Sustainability Policy and Climate Action Plan.
Signatories
Besides being part of several industry consultations and working groups, PATA is also a member of the Future of Tourism Coalition and a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative and the Glasgow Declaration of Climate Action in Tourism.
Our Project Partners
If you have any questions or would like to collaborate with us on sustainability projects, please contact us at PM@PATA.org.