Welcome to Eco-STEPS Malaysia
Let’s Journey Responsibly Together
Eco-STEPS Malaysia is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism, responsible hospitality, environmental protection, and community empowerment across Malaysia.
- About Us
Building a greener, more responsible, and more inclusive tourism industry.
Eco-STEPS Malaysia supports the transformation of Malaysia’s tourism and hospitality sector by encouraging businesses, communities, and travellers to adopt responsible and sustainable practices.
We work with tourism industry players, local communities, volunteers, and sustainability advocates to protect Malaysia’s natural heritage, preserve cultural identity, support biodiversity, and create meaningful impact for future generations.
- Our Objectives
What we stand for and work towards.
Promote Sustainable Tourism
Support responsible practices in Malaysia’s hospitality and tourism sector.
Protect Cultural and Natural Heritage
Create and promote activities that conserve Malaysia’s rich cultural identity and natural environment.
Support Greener Businesses
Help local tourism players move towards more sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally responsible operations.
Protect Biodiversity
Support efforts that safeguard Malaysia’s forests, marine ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources.
Empower Local Communities
Support local and vulnerable communities through responsible tourism, education, and community-based initiatives.
Create Positive Impact
Contribute to a better, fairer, and more sustainable future for everyone.
- How We’re Helping
Turning sustainability into action.
01
Industry Awareness
Promoting responsible tourism practices among hotels, travel operators, guides, and tourism stakeholders.
02
Community Engagement
Supporting initiatives that empower local and vulnerable communities.
03
Environmental Conservation
Encouraging activities that protect natural habitats, biodiversity, water resources, and cultural heritage.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) manages global standards for sustainable travel and tourism. The GSTC Standards form the foundation for international accreditation of certification bodies that certify accommodations, tour operators, and destinations as having sustainable policies and practices in place.