Video: carbon emissions research and tourism policy

Professor James Higham of Griffith University, Brisbane, shares his thoughts about the study, the significance of its findings and what governments and decision makers need to do to advance sustainable tourism practices.

00:00 The significance of this research

03:49 The importance of rigour and transparency

04:50 The problem with technological efficiency gains in tourism

06:07 Key strategies to address tourism emissions

08:53 Tourism equity and justice

10:27 The Australian and NZ perspective

12:42 The need for significant mindset change

15:15 5 years of academic endeavour