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TRAINING MODULE 2: OPERATES
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER
Objectives:
• Training to meet the criteria of the Sustainable Arctic
Tourism Label
• Encourage companies to understand the impact of their
tourism operations on the environment
• Learn to evaluate the consumption of resources throughout
the natural life cycle of the business: from development, start-up
and on-going full operation
• Provide operators with suggested means of reducing their
use of natural resources and their impact on the environment
Outline:
• Adhering to legislation and identifying local wildlife/environmental
authorities.
• Collaborating with partners in environmental responsibility
• Environmental responsibility
o Waste minimization
o Solid waste management and recycling
o Principles of environmental responsibility
o Energy conservation and management in the arctic or sub-arctic
areas
o Fresh water management and water conservation
o Waste water management
o Hazardous substances
o Transportation
o Land-use management
o Communication with staff, customers and communities
o Partnerships for sustainability
o Minimizing use and impact of campfires
o Minimizing impact on wildlife
o Safety with wildlife (for humans and wildlife)
o Minimizing impact of hiking and other means of travel on the
land
• Appendix I: Operator Interviews
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