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3.3. 
Key Strategic Areas for the Mission 
The National Green Tourism Mission will work in the following key strategic areas: 
(i) 
National framework for sustainable, responsible and inclusive tourism
(ii) 
Forging partnerships with private sector for promoting green tourism 
(iii) Sustainability to guide destination planning, development and management
(iv) Measurement, reporting and verification of green initiatives
(v) 
Collaboration and capacity building for promoting green tourism 
(vi) Fiscal policies and economic instruments for green tourism 
(vii) Finance of green tourism investments
3.4. 
National framework for sustainable, responsible and inclusive tourism
3.4.1. Framework in line with UNWTO definition of Sustainable Tourism 
The Mission will develop and implement a national framework for sustainable 
tourism in line with UNWTO definition, which includes environmental sustainability, 

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socio-cultural sustainability and economic sustainability. The mission will catalyze 
action and encourage all stakeholders to take responsibility for promoting 
sustainable tourism. It will also include developing a code of ethics for all tourism 
stakeholders and a responsible traveler campaign. 
3.4.2. Framework for Climate Action in tourism sector
The Mission will develop a plan for climate action to be implemented by tourism 
stakeholders to achieve the goals and targets for reduction in GHG emissions, 
enhancing the usage of renewable energy, moving towards net zero etc. in line with 
the national policies.
3.4.3. Framework for aligning tourism development with SDGs
Tourism can contribute directly or indirectly to all the SDGs. The Mission will guide 
the development of tourism sector in line with achieving the sustainable 
development goals 2030.