Southeast Asia Low-Carbon Tourism Pact: Thailand Joins Regional Eco-Tourism Initiative
thetraveler.orgThailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines have formed a regional pact to develop low-carbon travel corridors. The initiative focuses on reducing emissions from aviation and road transport by promoting cross-border rail and renewable-powered ferries. The agreement aims to integrate tourism infrastructure with regional clean energy grids and carbon markets. It emphasizes nature-positive development, including mangrove restoration and coral rehabilitation, to align tourism growth with climate and biodiversity goals.
