The International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) promotes the growth and protection of mountaineering and climbing worldwide by 1) preserving their spirit and traditions; 2) advancing safe and ethical mountain practices; 3) promoting responsible access, culture and environmental protection; and 4) Supporting youth participation and the Olympic movement.
The Access and Conservation commission of the UIAA has developed a set of guidelines on mountain tourism called the Argeo’s charter.
Theses guidelines are built on the belief that tourism is vitally important to ensure sustainable economic and social development for people living in mountain regions, but at the same time it is important to prevent tourism from destroying the environment and local cultures.
These guidelines focus on understanding and protecting the environment, preserving the cultural identity of the local mountain people and ensuring that mountain tourism really help the economic development of mountain areas.
These guidelines are meant as advice for communities who want to develop sustainable mountain tourism and want to avoid repeating the mistakes of some tourist regions in Europe.
links:
* Kathmandu Declaration: http://is.gd/29mt5
* UIAA ARGEO's Charter on Sustainable Mountaineering: http://is.gd/29lNx
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