There are several stakeholder groups within the WHA who are committed to reducing environmental impacts, and protecting the habitats and welfare of the animals upon which the industry depends.
Activities currently being undertaken or within an action plan to be carried out by various stakeholders include measures to encourage lowering energy use and adoption of renewable technologies; carbon footprint measurement and steps to reduce carbon emissions in the tourism sector; initiatives to maintain or improve biodiversity; taking steps to reduce water pollution; measures to reduce plastics, discarded fishing gear and other solid waste entering waterways; and provision of sustainability training for local tourism businesses.
Stakeholders within the tourism industry have also been adopting sustainability tools and practices to help reduce their environmental impact and the Tenerife Sustainability, Environment and Safety Council has introduced the “Tenerife Más Sostenible Project”. This initiative encourages sustainable practices across a wide range of areas, from reforestation to zero waste, circular economy model, clean transportation, and renewable energy.
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