The importance of wetlands. Els Aiguamolls Nature Reserve, Costa Brava, Spain.

The (r)evolution towards sustainable tourism is inevitable. Latest estimates show that tourism will grow with 6% annually and taking into account that tourism is responsible for 12% of global CO2 emissions, we have no choice. We have to change the way we do business.

Wetlands are the most important of all habitats due to their biodiversity and vulnerability. The protection of wetlands should be an integral part of sustainable tourism, as shown by the Aiguamolls Wetlands Nature Reserve on the Costa Brava.