Interlinkages between tourism in HKH mountain communities and decentralized renewable energy

This report explores potential viable business models that integrate distributed energy solutions (DRE) in tourism enterprises to build the resilience of mountain communities. A resilient tourism ecosystem is reliant on several aspects – accessibility; infrastructure; policy legislation; access to energy; the aspirations and visions of local stakeholders; and their ability to absorb, adapt, and transform to the effects of climate change and markets. The publication explores the potential interlinkages between mountain communities, the tourism value chain, and the role of distributed renewable energy in Nepal from the perspectives of improving tourism propositions, adopting sustainable practices, and building resilience.