Leveraging Tourism for Inclusive and Resilient Rural Communities

Rural communities are custodians of rich cultural traditions, distinctive natural landscapes, and they play a vital role in strengthening global climate resilience. However, many rural communities are increasingly constrained by intersecting challenges. Limited economic diversification, persistent gender inequalities, fragmented governance arrangements, and gaps in both skills development and digital connectivity have collectively weakened local livelihood systems and accelerated patterns of rural–urban migration.