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The policy section outlines WWF's position on key issues and includes policy documents, such as briefing papers and responses to government consultations.

General | Specific issues


General

WWF tourism position paper
WWF International 2001
A short statement on WWF's rationale for engaging with tourism, as well as definitions and five principles for responsible tourism.
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WWF tourism backgrounder
WWF International 2001
A summary paper exploring some of the issues concerning tourism and sustainable development.
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Specific issues

GATS and Responsible Tourism
WWF International 2001
A summary brief on the issue of tourism and liberalisation.
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Arctic tourism principles
WWF Arctic Programme Office, 1998
Principles for Arctic Tourism from the WWF Arctic Programme
To find out more, visit: www.ngo.grida.no

Tourism certification
WWF International 2001
A summary brief on the issue of tourism certification.
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Tourism and climate change
WWF International 2001
A summary brief on the issue of tourism and climate change.
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