Description:
We are delighted to announce the final event of the "Resilient Islands: Zero Waste and Circular Caribbean" Webinar Series!
This series was launched in January 2024, and has served as a vital platform for promoting circular economy practices across the Caribbean, attracting over 700 professionals. Jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme Programme (UNEP), the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and partners under the European Union-funded.
Final Webinar: Circular Tourism and Public Health in the Caribbean
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am (Jamaica) / 10:00 am – 12:00 am (Barbados)
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsdOyhqDMoHNwsKm1tSankToGYkCtuLFlV
This concluding session will explore the transformative potential of circular tourism in promoting sustainability, protecting natural resources, and enhancing community health. Key topics include:
Strategies for Circular Tourism: Eco-friendly operations, reduction of single-use plastics, and sustainable water and energy management.
Zero-Waste Practices: Tailored waste reduction and recycling initiatives for tourist destinations.
Sustainable Building Materials: Green construction techniques and materials for tourism infrastructure.
Food Waste Management in Tourism: Solutions such as waste-to-energy projects and composting for sustainable waste systems.
