Regional Roundtable Series
Regenerative Tourism: Destinations That Go Beyond Net Zero to Nature Positive
Roundtable overview
Designing destinations that restore nature.
The roundtable focused on the rise of regenerative tourism destinations that are not only built to be low emissions, but also net positive in terms of their impact on biodiversity and protection of the region’s unique and diverse natural habitats.
We heard from public and private sector experts involved in the tourism and infrastructure sectors that will discuss key developments and projects in the MENA region that aren’t just minimizing the negative impacts of tourism, but rather helping to revive, protect and foster more resilient ecosystems – be it marine or land.
They discussed the investments that government and businesses are making as well as the vision and practices at the heart of the world’s most ambitious, regenerative tourism projects, many of which are in the region, and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in particular.
Discussion focus
What the roundtable explored
Investment requirements and strategies for regenerative-tourism projects.
Cross-sector collaboration to support sustainable tourism.
Regulatory frameworks, biodiversity protection and community benefits.
Speakers
Daniel Gribbin
Middle East Sustainability and Climate Lead and ESG Risk Advisory LeadDeloitte
Moderator
Krishna Mohan
Sustainability ManagerDar Tantora, Kerten Hospitality
Laura Jepson
Middle East Sustainability & Climate Consulting LeadDeloitte
Ruba Farkh
Environment Impact Assessment and Planning Lead, AMAALARed Sea Global
Salma Shaker
Freediving Athlete & Environmentalist
Prof. Susana Carvalho
Associate Professor of Practice of Marine Science, Marine Science Sector ManagerKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)