Indian School of Nature receives Climate Guardian Award 2025 for climate action and sustainable tourism

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Agra's Indian School of Nature won TOFT's Climate Guardian Award for climate action and sustainable tourism efforts.
Indian School of Nature receives Climate Guardian Award 2025 for climate action and sustainable tourism
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The Indian School of Nature (ISN), founded in 2023 in Agra, received the Climate Guardian Award 2025 from Tour Operators for Tigers (TOFT) for its work in climate action and sustainable tourism. ISN advances climate accountability in nature tourism and collaborates with the Sustainability Management School in Geneva to develop knowledge modules meeting international climate compliance standards like Glasgow and EU guidelines. The organization also supports stakeholders with skilling courses and tools to implement low-carbon and socially inclusive projects, contributing to India's potential as a global sustainable tourism destination.
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Key insights

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    Bridging conservation and livelihoods: ISN’s work addresses the tension between wildlife conservation and rural livelihood needs, advancing sustainable tourism that benefits local communities and biodiversity.

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    Global sustainability alignment: Collaborations with institutions like SUMAS and adherence to frameworks such as the Glasgow convention demonstrate ISN's commitment to integrating global climate compliance into India’s tourism sector.

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    Expanding climate-focused knowledge products: ISN is developing expertise in climate entrepreneurship, financing, urban sustainability, and energy transition, positioning itself as a comprehensive knowledge platform for sustainable development beyond tourism.

Takeaways

ISN’s award and ongoing projects illustrate a strategic approach to embedding international climate standards in India’s nature tourism. Its role as a knowledge hub could influence broader sustainable development initiatives in the region.

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Climate & Environment Climate World & Politics Policy & Regulation Climate Change Sustainability Development