Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24 - 25 January 2019, Massey University, Auckland https://tourism-sdg.nz
Opening address by conference convenor, Prof Regina Scheyvens
This presentation proposes financing sources to support climate change adaptation for small and medium tourism enterprises in Costa Rica. The tourism sector represents a large portion of Costa Rica's economy and jobs but is vulnerable to climate impacts like sea level rise and decreased rainfall. Most hotels are small and located on the coasts. Options discussed include increasing climate adaptation funding from international organizations, mobilizing domestic resources through taxes, engaging private sector investment, and accessing funds through the UNFCCC like the Green Climate Fund. Adaptation financing is urgently needed to achieve global sustainable development goals.
Towards Investment and Financing for Sustainable Tourism - 9 March 2018OECD CFE
Presentation at ITB CSR day on 'Towards Investment and Financing for Sustainable Tourism' presented by Alain Dupeyras, Head of Regional Development and Tourism, OECD.
More information: http://www.oecd.org/cfe/tourism/
Towards investment and financing for sustainable tourismOECD CFE
Investment and financing has an important role to play in supporting the transition to low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive tourism development. This workshop will examine the need for a shift toward investment and financing practices that support sustainable tourism, and explores policies, institutions and instruments for green finance and investment relevant for the sector. It will highlight good practices that catalyse and support the transition to a green, low-emissions and climate-resilient tourism economy, and offers guidance to policy makers on how to move forward.
Tourism Trends and Policies 2018 launch - 8 March 2018OECD CFE
Presentation made at the launch of the 2018 Tourism Trends and Policies by Alain Dupeyras, Head of Regional Development and Tourism, OECD.
More information : http://www.oecd.org/cfe/tourism/
Launch of the 2018 Tourism trends and policiesOECD CFE
8 March 2018: The OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2018 publication will be launched at ITB Berlin at a policy Workshop which will bring together high-level policy makers and industry decision makers to discuss key trends and policy priorities emerging from the report, with a particular focus on megatrends likely to shape the future of tourism.
The target audience for my final project includes the general public and anyone else who is interested in development specifically financing for development. With this digital artefact, I am conveying the message of the importance of development, official development assistance and the new financing architecture that is proposed to fund the Sustainable Development Goals. I believe providing this information is important as it will assist the general public in gaining awareness of the developmental challenges and opportunities facing the world today.
The document discusses financing sustainable development in Africa. It outlines the Common African Position (CAP) on the post-2015 development agenda, which calls for improving domestic resource mobilization, innovative financing, and quality external financing partnerships. The document also examines Africa's economic transformation needs, including increasing agricultural productivity and revitalizing manufacturing. It analyzes trends in infrastructure financing from public-private partnerships, China, and other sources. Overall, the document emphasizes that domestic resource mobilization should be the priority and financial flows must consider broader development strategies and impacts.
The document summarizes the future of Islamic economy, business, and finance in the context of sustainability management. It argues that the current economic paradigm treats the economy as separate from society and the environment, ignoring externalities. It proposes moving to an embedded paradigm where the economy is integrated with broader social and environmental goals. This includes aligning with Islamic principles like Maqasid Al Shariah and moving to a circular, zero-waste economy. Strategies discussed include adopting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, establishing circular systems in industry, finance, and governance, and transforming research, education and policies to support this paradigm shift.
This presentation proposes financing sources to support climate change adaptation for small and medium tourism enterprises in Costa Rica. The tourism sector represents a large portion of Costa Rica's economy and jobs but is vulnerable to climate impacts like sea level rise and decreased rainfall. Most hotels are small and located on the coasts. Options discussed include increasing climate adaptation funding from international organizations, mobilizing domestic resources through taxes, engaging private sector investment, and accessing funds through the UNFCCC like the Green Climate Fund. Adaptation financing is urgently needed to achieve global sustainable development goals.
Towards Investment and Financing for Sustainable Tourism - 9 March 2018OECD CFE
Presentation at ITB CSR day on 'Towards Investment and Financing for Sustainable Tourism' presented by Alain Dupeyras, Head of Regional Development and Tourism, OECD.
More information: http://www.oecd.org/cfe/tourism/
Towards investment and financing for sustainable tourismOECD CFE
Investment and financing has an important role to play in supporting the transition to low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive tourism development. This workshop will examine the need for a shift toward investment and financing practices that support sustainable tourism, and explores policies, institutions and instruments for green finance and investment relevant for the sector. It will highlight good practices that catalyse and support the transition to a green, low-emissions and climate-resilient tourism economy, and offers guidance to policy makers on how to move forward.
Tourism Trends and Policies 2018 launch - 8 March 2018OECD CFE
Presentation made at the launch of the 2018 Tourism Trends and Policies by Alain Dupeyras, Head of Regional Development and Tourism, OECD.
More information : http://www.oecd.org/cfe/tourism/
Launch of the 2018 Tourism trends and policiesOECD CFE
8 March 2018: The OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2018 publication will be launched at ITB Berlin at a policy Workshop which will bring together high-level policy makers and industry decision makers to discuss key trends and policy priorities emerging from the report, with a particular focus on megatrends likely to shape the future of tourism.
The target audience for my final project includes the general public and anyone else who is interested in development specifically financing for development. With this digital artefact, I am conveying the message of the importance of development, official development assistance and the new financing architecture that is proposed to fund the Sustainable Development Goals. I believe providing this information is important as it will assist the general public in gaining awareness of the developmental challenges and opportunities facing the world today.
The document discusses financing sustainable development in Africa. It outlines the Common African Position (CAP) on the post-2015 development agenda, which calls for improving domestic resource mobilization, innovative financing, and quality external financing partnerships. The document also examines Africa's economic transformation needs, including increasing agricultural productivity and revitalizing manufacturing. It analyzes trends in infrastructure financing from public-private partnerships, China, and other sources. Overall, the document emphasizes that domestic resource mobilization should be the priority and financial flows must consider broader development strategies and impacts.
The document summarizes the future of Islamic economy, business, and finance in the context of sustainability management. It argues that the current economic paradigm treats the economy as separate from society and the environment, ignoring externalities. It proposes moving to an embedded paradigm where the economy is integrated with broader social and environmental goals. This includes aligning with Islamic principles like Maqasid Al Shariah and moving to a circular, zero-waste economy. Strategies discussed include adopting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, establishing circular systems in industry, finance, and governance, and transforming research, education and policies to support this paradigm shift.
The document discusses Sweden's implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It states that all government ministers are responsible for implementing the 2030 Agenda within their policy areas. Sweden's focus areas include strengthening SDG 14 on oceans, promoting decent work, and a feminist foreign policy. A National Delegation has been appointed to support and monitor Sweden's domestic and global implementation of the Agenda. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA) and Sweden's Policy for Global Development are connected frameworks for fulfilling the objectives of the 2030 Agenda through mobilizing resources and engaging all stakeholders.
Climate and Environmental Risk Management Policy for Government-sponsored Fun...Ick Jin
This document summarizes a seminar on climate-environmental risk management policy for government-sponsored funds. It discusses the threats of climate change such as hurricanes, typhoons and industrial disasters. It also discusses opportunities in climate finance through tools to mitigate risks of climate-related projects. The tasks of climate finance include evaluating companies' environmental ratings and impacts on business performance. The principles of policy are to mobilize climate finance by mitigating market failures. The targets are establishing a climate finance safety net through public-private partnerships. Instruments under consideration include legislation to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into investment decisions and require related disclosures.
Dr. Dirk Glaeser-Innovations Supporting Sustainable and Resilient Tourism Dev...Oscar4B
The document discusses innovations to support sustainable and resilient tourism development. It notes that in 2012, international tourist arrivals surpassed 1 billion for the first time in history. It also summarizes tourism growth trends and projections, with arrivals to emerging economies expected to surpass those to advanced economies by 2015. The document outlines areas of innovation including the green economy, structural changes to the distribution model, enhancing trust and belief in tourism services, and improving safety and security for tourists through new technologies. It encourages continuing to innovate in tourism to reward the travel and tourism sector.
What is Green Finance? How to structure a market to attrach green investments? Which are the instruments and mechanism to make it succesfull operative and monitorable?
Green finance encompasses three main areas: 1) the financing of public and private investments in environmental goods and services like water management and biodiversity protection, as well as preventing environmental damage; 2) the financing of public policies that encourage environmental projects and initiatives, such as feed-in tariffs for renewable energy; and 3) components of the financial system focused on green investments, including funds, bonds, and their legal and institutional frameworks. Climate finance is one aspect of green finance related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Higher cost of finance exacerbates a climate investment trap in developing ec...Nadia Ameli
Finance is vital for the green energy transition, but access to low cost finance is uneven as the cost of capital differs substantially between regions. This study shows how modelled decarbonisation pathways for developing economies are disproportionately impacted by different weighted average cost of capital (WACC) assumptions. For example, representing regionally-specific WACC values indicates 35% lower green electricity production in Africa for a cost-optimal 2 °C pathway than when regional considerations are ignored. Moreover, policy interventions lowering WACC values for low-carbon and high-carbon technologies by 2050 would allow Africa to reach net-zero emissions approximately 10 years earlier than when the cost of capital reduction is not considered. A climate investment trap arises for developing economies when climate-related investments remain chronically insufficient. Current finance frameworks present barriers to these finance flows and radical changes are needed so that capital is more equitably distributed.
Poverty and Social Dimensions in Green EconomyUNDP Eurasia
1) The document discusses the social dimensions of a green economy and how it can reduce poverty and inequality.
2) A green economy results in increased human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.
3) For developing countries, investments in policy reforms and maximizing local knowledge are needed as many depend on natural resources and face ecosystem degradation and climate change challenges to ending poverty.
Solutions for all: Global Challenges to Achieve the SDGsSDGsPlus
1) The document discusses financing solutions to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It argues that public funding alone will not be enough and that private sector finance must play a bigger role through impact investment.
2) Business has a major opportunity to benefit from sustainable development and the SDGs by opening new markets while enhancing reputations. Developing countries represent over half of the estimated $12 trillion in business opportunities associated with achieving the SDGs.
3) Key investments needed to achieve the SDGs include human capital, infrastructure, resilience, gender equality and digital infrastructure. The World Bank aims to accelerate more and better investments in these areas to promote greater equity and economic growth.
San Bilal, ECDPM
Workshop: Trade and Investment for Development
European Parliament, Policy Department and Committee on International Trade
29 March 2012, Brussels
Can carbon bring development? 'Avoided deforestation' carbon markets and impl...Euforic Services
The document discusses Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD), an international mechanism to incentivize reducing deforestation rates in developing countries. REDD has the potential to provide large financial benefits but also risks. It may reward countries with historically poor forest management. Ensuring benefits reach small producers and rural poor communities presents governance challenges. While REDD could fund shifts to more sustainable forestry and agriculture, strict rules may disadvantage small producers. Careful program design is needed to balance environmental, economic and social objectives.
This document discusses aid for trade (AfT) and its role in development. It makes several key points:
1) AfT is important for supporting trade-related policies, regulations, adjustments, and building productive capacity in developing countries.
2) Over 1/3 of total AfT is provided by the EU, with increasing focus on least developed countries and those most in need.
3) AfT faces challenges at the national, regional, and sectoral levels including coordination between different actors and improving private sector involvement. Going beyond aid to leverage private resources will be important.
FAO is well positioned to support investment in food and agriculture due to its political mandate, global knowledge repository, technical expertise, and network. Most agricultural investment comes from farmers themselves and governments, though new opportunities exist to attract private capital to help close the $3.76 trillion annual funding gap to achieve the SDGs. FAO facilitates strategic partnerships and provides support through investment programming and policy advice, capacity development, and knowledge sharing to attract investment from sources like the World Bank and IFAD into country projects focused on food security, smallholder inclusion, and natural resource management.
The document discusses pathways to green economic growth in Mongolia and beyond. It provides an overview of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), an intergovernmental organization working to support sustainable development in member countries. Mongolia has made commitments to green growth through policies like its National Green Development Policy. GGGI is supporting Mongolia's efforts by working on initiatives related to areas like transportation, energy systems, and climate resilience. Realizing Mongolia's green growth potential will require translating plans into bankable projects and mobilizing financing from both domestic and international sources.
The document summarizes key lessons learned from a course on mobilizing finance for development from 2015-2030. It discusses that 1) development aims to improve the current and future world, 2) the SDGs are both national and international goals, and 3) financing development requires public, private and domestic resources. It also emphasizes that 4) improving domestic resource mobilization through efficient tax collection and reducing illicit flows is important for development financing. The document wishes the reader to help develop the planet and make the world better now and in the future.
Green Finance: Business Opportunities and Role of Financial InstitutionsADFIAP
1) The document discusses the role of development finance institutions (DFIs) in supporting low-carbon investment and green growth through mobilizing private funding and providing financing support such as guarantees, insurance, and co-financing.
2) It outlines Japan Bank for International Cooperation's (JBIC) efforts to develop a "Joint Crediting Mechanism" (J-MRV) to quantify greenhouse gas emission reductions from low-carbon investment projects and apply it to their due diligence and project finance processes.
3) JBIC aims for J-MRV to serve as an internationally accepted methodology and help scale up low-carbon investment while preparing for future carbon market mechanisms.
The document discusses developing eco-heritage tourism in Africa as a way to alleviate poverty through sustainable use of natural and cultural resources. It outlines the global tourism industry and strategies for creating sustainable tourism in Africa, including balancing conservation and development needs. Challenges to tourism development include overexploitation of resources which impacts communities and the environment. A strategic approach is needed to coordinate all sectors and stakeholders to ensure natural resources and cultural heritage are protected while also providing socioeconomic opportunities.
This document provides an overview and introduction to a course on regional development. It discusses the changing global context of development and increased competition between regions. It outlines several frameworks and theories used to understand regional development, including neoclassical, Keynesian, location and agglomeration theories. It also lists different development approaches, tools, models, interventions and policies discussed in the course, including economic analysis, business and workforce development, infrastructure development, and local planning. The document concludes by discussing alternative development strategies and comparing traditional top-down approaches to more decentralized local and regional development strategies.
Presentation made at the Sustainable Tourism in Small Island Developing States conference, 23-24 November 2017, Seychelles. A partnership of the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation, IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group, University of Seychelles, Paris Tourism Sorbonne (IREST), and Global Sustainable Tourism Council
The document discusses Sweden's implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It states that all government ministers are responsible for implementing the 2030 Agenda within their policy areas. Sweden's focus areas include strengthening SDG 14 on oceans, promoting decent work, and a feminist foreign policy. A National Delegation has been appointed to support and monitor Sweden's domestic and global implementation of the Agenda. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA) and Sweden's Policy for Global Development are connected frameworks for fulfilling the objectives of the 2030 Agenda through mobilizing resources and engaging all stakeholders.
Climate and Environmental Risk Management Policy for Government-sponsored Fun...Ick Jin
This document summarizes a seminar on climate-environmental risk management policy for government-sponsored funds. It discusses the threats of climate change such as hurricanes, typhoons and industrial disasters. It also discusses opportunities in climate finance through tools to mitigate risks of climate-related projects. The tasks of climate finance include evaluating companies' environmental ratings and impacts on business performance. The principles of policy are to mobilize climate finance by mitigating market failures. The targets are establishing a climate finance safety net through public-private partnerships. Instruments under consideration include legislation to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into investment decisions and require related disclosures.
Dr. Dirk Glaeser-Innovations Supporting Sustainable and Resilient Tourism Dev...Oscar4B
The document discusses innovations to support sustainable and resilient tourism development. It notes that in 2012, international tourist arrivals surpassed 1 billion for the first time in history. It also summarizes tourism growth trends and projections, with arrivals to emerging economies expected to surpass those to advanced economies by 2015. The document outlines areas of innovation including the green economy, structural changes to the distribution model, enhancing trust and belief in tourism services, and improving safety and security for tourists through new technologies. It encourages continuing to innovate in tourism to reward the travel and tourism sector.
What is Green Finance? How to structure a market to attrach green investments? Which are the instruments and mechanism to make it succesfull operative and monitorable?
Green finance encompasses three main areas: 1) the financing of public and private investments in environmental goods and services like water management and biodiversity protection, as well as preventing environmental damage; 2) the financing of public policies that encourage environmental projects and initiatives, such as feed-in tariffs for renewable energy; and 3) components of the financial system focused on green investments, including funds, bonds, and their legal and institutional frameworks. Climate finance is one aspect of green finance related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Higher cost of finance exacerbates a climate investment trap in developing ec...Nadia Ameli
Finance is vital for the green energy transition, but access to low cost finance is uneven as the cost of capital differs substantially between regions. This study shows how modelled decarbonisation pathways for developing economies are disproportionately impacted by different weighted average cost of capital (WACC) assumptions. For example, representing regionally-specific WACC values indicates 35% lower green electricity production in Africa for a cost-optimal 2 °C pathway than when regional considerations are ignored. Moreover, policy interventions lowering WACC values for low-carbon and high-carbon technologies by 2050 would allow Africa to reach net-zero emissions approximately 10 years earlier than when the cost of capital reduction is not considered. A climate investment trap arises for developing economies when climate-related investments remain chronically insufficient. Current finance frameworks present barriers to these finance flows and radical changes are needed so that capital is more equitably distributed.
Poverty and Social Dimensions in Green EconomyUNDP Eurasia
1) The document discusses the social dimensions of a green economy and how it can reduce poverty and inequality.
2) A green economy results in increased human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.
3) For developing countries, investments in policy reforms and maximizing local knowledge are needed as many depend on natural resources and face ecosystem degradation and climate change challenges to ending poverty.
Solutions for all: Global Challenges to Achieve the SDGsSDGsPlus
1) The document discusses financing solutions to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It argues that public funding alone will not be enough and that private sector finance must play a bigger role through impact investment.
2) Business has a major opportunity to benefit from sustainable development and the SDGs by opening new markets while enhancing reputations. Developing countries represent over half of the estimated $12 trillion in business opportunities associated with achieving the SDGs.
3) Key investments needed to achieve the SDGs include human capital, infrastructure, resilience, gender equality and digital infrastructure. The World Bank aims to accelerate more and better investments in these areas to promote greater equity and economic growth.
San Bilal, ECDPM
Workshop: Trade and Investment for Development
European Parliament, Policy Department and Committee on International Trade
29 March 2012, Brussels
Can carbon bring development? 'Avoided deforestation' carbon markets and impl...Euforic Services
The document discusses Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD), an international mechanism to incentivize reducing deforestation rates in developing countries. REDD has the potential to provide large financial benefits but also risks. It may reward countries with historically poor forest management. Ensuring benefits reach small producers and rural poor communities presents governance challenges. While REDD could fund shifts to more sustainable forestry and agriculture, strict rules may disadvantage small producers. Careful program design is needed to balance environmental, economic and social objectives.
This document discusses aid for trade (AfT) and its role in development. It makes several key points:
1) AfT is important for supporting trade-related policies, regulations, adjustments, and building productive capacity in developing countries.
2) Over 1/3 of total AfT is provided by the EU, with increasing focus on least developed countries and those most in need.
3) AfT faces challenges at the national, regional, and sectoral levels including coordination between different actors and improving private sector involvement. Going beyond aid to leverage private resources will be important.
FAO is well positioned to support investment in food and agriculture due to its political mandate, global knowledge repository, technical expertise, and network. Most agricultural investment comes from farmers themselves and governments, though new opportunities exist to attract private capital to help close the $3.76 trillion annual funding gap to achieve the SDGs. FAO facilitates strategic partnerships and provides support through investment programming and policy advice, capacity development, and knowledge sharing to attract investment from sources like the World Bank and IFAD into country projects focused on food security, smallholder inclusion, and natural resource management.
The document discusses pathways to green economic growth in Mongolia and beyond. It provides an overview of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), an intergovernmental organization working to support sustainable development in member countries. Mongolia has made commitments to green growth through policies like its National Green Development Policy. GGGI is supporting Mongolia's efforts by working on initiatives related to areas like transportation, energy systems, and climate resilience. Realizing Mongolia's green growth potential will require translating plans into bankable projects and mobilizing financing from both domestic and international sources.
The document summarizes key lessons learned from a course on mobilizing finance for development from 2015-2030. It discusses that 1) development aims to improve the current and future world, 2) the SDGs are both national and international goals, and 3) financing development requires public, private and domestic resources. It also emphasizes that 4) improving domestic resource mobilization through efficient tax collection and reducing illicit flows is important for development financing. The document wishes the reader to help develop the planet and make the world better now and in the future.
Green Finance: Business Opportunities and Role of Financial InstitutionsADFIAP
1) The document discusses the role of development finance institutions (DFIs) in supporting low-carbon investment and green growth through mobilizing private funding and providing financing support such as guarantees, insurance, and co-financing.
2) It outlines Japan Bank for International Cooperation's (JBIC) efforts to develop a "Joint Crediting Mechanism" (J-MRV) to quantify greenhouse gas emission reductions from low-carbon investment projects and apply it to their due diligence and project finance processes.
3) JBIC aims for J-MRV to serve as an internationally accepted methodology and help scale up low-carbon investment while preparing for future carbon market mechanisms.
The document discusses developing eco-heritage tourism in Africa as a way to alleviate poverty through sustainable use of natural and cultural resources. It outlines the global tourism industry and strategies for creating sustainable tourism in Africa, including balancing conservation and development needs. Challenges to tourism development include overexploitation of resources which impacts communities and the environment. A strategic approach is needed to coordinate all sectors and stakeholders to ensure natural resources and cultural heritage are protected while also providing socioeconomic opportunities.
This document provides an overview and introduction to a course on regional development. It discusses the changing global context of development and increased competition between regions. It outlines several frameworks and theories used to understand regional development, including neoclassical, Keynesian, location and agglomeration theories. It also lists different development approaches, tools, models, interventions and policies discussed in the course, including economic analysis, business and workforce development, infrastructure development, and local planning. The document concludes by discussing alternative development strategies and comparing traditional top-down approaches to more decentralized local and regional development strategies.
Presentation made at the Sustainable Tourism in Small Island Developing States conference, 23-24 November 2017, Seychelles. A partnership of the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation, IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group, University of Seychelles, Paris Tourism Sorbonne (IREST), and Global Sustainable Tourism Council
Ghana has a stake in international climate change negotiations from Bali to Copenhagen due to the impacts of climate change on poverty, development, food and water security, health, and its economy. Effective participation requires an informed understanding of the complex issues and positions of different countries and groups in the negotiations.
Gec 2014 wall walk (uploaded to slideshare)Emily Benson
The Green Economy Coalition is the world's largest alliance of organisations committed to a green economy. Each year all our members come together to discuss our purpose, activities and objectives, and we have a look backwards to see where we have come from. This is our story so far.... Take a look.
This document provides an overview of tourism, biodiversity, and sustainable development. It discusses how tourism relies on ecosystem services and biodiversity but can also negatively impact the environment. It then outlines various good practices for promoting sustainable tourism, including developing policies and strategies, implementing legal tools, monitoring impacts, providing economic incentives, building capacity, and engaging in promotion and marketing of sustainable tourism. Specific case studies from countries around the world are also presented as examples.
This document provides an overview of tourism, biodiversity, and sustainable development. It discusses how tourism relies on ecosystem services and biodiversity but can also negatively impact the environment. It then outlines various good practices for promoting sustainable tourism, including developing policies and strategies, implementing legal tools, monitoring impacts, providing economic incentives, building capacity, and engaging in promotion and marketing. Specific case studies from countries like Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, China, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Mexico are also summarized.
2 luigi cabrini. summer school. final vitoria june 2015FEST
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) aims to promote sustainability in tourism globally. It developed a set of criteria for sustainable tourism practices that are applicable worldwide for hotels, tour operators and destinations. The GSTC recognizes sustainable tourism certification standards and programs that meet its criteria. It has programs to support destinations in implementing the criteria through evaluation and training. The goal is to provide assurance to travelers that certified entities meet rigorous standards for sustainability.
This document discusses sustainable tourism development. It begins by noting that tourism is a major global industry that can positively or negatively impact destinations. Sustainable tourism aims to balance environmental, economic, and cultural factors to improve host communities' quality of life. The document then reviews definitions of sustainable tourism and discusses its goals of improving host communities while preserving natural and cultural resources. It also examines sustainable tourism's socio-cultural, environmental, and economic impacts and carrying capacities. Issues with and trends in sustainable tourism development are also reviewed.
The document discusses financing a just transition away from coal. It describes the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), a global coalition committed to phasing out coal-fired power by 2030 in OECD/EU countries and 2040 in non-OECD countries. The PPCA has 50 national governments, 49 subnational governments, and 70 private sector organizations as members. The document outlines the PPCA's priorities to 2025, which include diplomatic leadership, narrative building, expertise sharing, and encouraging new members and commitments to action. It then provides information on joining a panel discussion on financing a just transition from coal.
The document discusses financing a just transition away from coal. It summarizes the goals and membership of the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), which aims to phase out coal-fired power by 2030 in OECD/EU countries and by 2040 in non-OECD countries. It outlines the PPCA's priorities to 2025, which include diplomatic leadership, narrative building, expertise sharing, and gaining new membership commitments. The rest of the document discusses challenges and solutions for financing a just transition, including the need for public and private sector action, policy leadership, and product/financing innovations to support affected workers and communities.
The document discusses how destinations around the world are leveraging sustainability for success. It outlines 5 megatrends shaping the tourism industry, including climate breakdown, ecocide, demographic shifts, social changes, and digitization. It also identifies 4 building blocks for destinations to develop sustainability strategies, such as taking a leadership role, integrating sustainability into core business strategies, collaborating widely, and becoming sustainability certification experts. Finally, it provides examples of tactics cities are using, including setting science-based goals, engaging stakeholders, promoting local food, and benchmarking impacts. The overall message is that sustainability has become critical to destinations' competitiveness and future success.
High-Level Thematic Event on Tourism - SUSTAINABILITY WEEK 2024- United Natio...Christina Parmionova
According to the UN Tourism, measuring the sustainability of tourism will improve policy action for sustainable development, and promote one common statistical language, which can be compared across countries and economic sectors, as well as ensure tourism is factored into national and international development frameworks. The Statistical Framework for Measuring Sustainability of Tourism (SF-MST), the sustainability indicators, form the foundation of a global approach towards evidence-based policies of sustainability of the global tourism sector.
The document discusses a seminar on tourism and local economic development that addressed how businesses in the tourism industry can increase their contributions to local economic development and pro-poor growth. Key points raised included the importance of facilitating local community access to tourism markets and opportunities, developing local capacity, and measuring and demonstrating impacts on local economies and poverty reduction. There was consensus that developers, financiers, hoteliers and tour operators all have roles to play in creating such opportunities and that a coordinated sector-wide approach is needed.
The document discusses circular economy in cities and regions. It describes Sustainability Knowledge Group, which provides sustainability consulting services. It then discusses how applying circular economy principles in cities can provide economic, social, and environmental benefits. It outlines the Cities and Circulars Initiative and the 3Ps framework of people, policies, and places for implementing circular economy locally. Potential governance gaps are also summarized.
Financial Institutions Taking Action on Climate ChangeDr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes various ways that financial institutions are demonstrating leadership on climate change across six areas: 1) low carbon and energy efficiency finance, 2) emissions reducing finance, 3) adaptation finance, 4) measurement and transparency, 5) company engagement, and 6) policy engagement. It provides examples of actions financial institutions are taking in each area and how they are contributing to a low carbon transition. The document argues that further action is needed from both governments and financial institutions to mainstream these leadership actions more broadly.
Climate risk disclosure: What are the financial and asset impacts of physical...Briony Turner
This presentation was given as part of Futurebuild 2020 | 4 March | Session: How do we achieve '100% net zero carbon'? You will need to download it to use the hyperlinks.
Find out more about the recommendations arising from my PhD in this LinkedIn post: Stepping out -recommendations for mainstreaming climate change adaptation of England's social housing stock: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stepping-out-recommendations-mainstreaming-climate-change-turner/
The document discusses tourism's economic impact and sustainability. It covers key topics like economic generators and multipliers from tourism, constraints on tourism goals, and definitions of sustainable tourism. Core indicators for measuring sustainable tourism are also presented, as well as possible negative ecological impacts if limits are exceeded. Guidelines from tourism industry associations emphasize protecting natural and cultural heritage.
Presentació de Sonia Medina, Directora de Canvi Climàtic. Children’s Investment Fund
Foundation en el marc del Side Event “Practical approach to climate finance" organitzat per l'Oficina Catalana del Canvi Climàtic i ACCIÓ de la Generalitat de Catalunya durant la Carbon Expo 2015
This document summarizes Dr. Patrick Verkooijen's presentation on multilevel governance and climate change. It discusses three key actions to tackle climate change: 1) Catalyze a globally-networked carbon market to establish carbon pricing; 2) Support the removal of harmful fossil fuel subsidies totaling $1.9 trillion annually; 3) Create climate-resilient cities through low-carbon development. The World Bank's new climate action plan aims to enhance resilience, support low-carbon transitions, scale up climate finance, and integrate climate considerations into policies and investments.
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Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand | https://tourism-sdg.nz
Concurrent Paper Session 1.3 Education & Pedagogy | Video: TBA
Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand | https://tourism-sdg.nz
Concurrent Paper Session 1.3 Education & Pedagogy | Video: TBA
Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand | https://tourism-sdg.nz
Concurrent Paper Session 2.3 Peace & Partnerships | SDGs Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand | https://tourism-sdg.nz
Concurrent Paper Session 2.3 Peace & Partnerships | SDGs Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand | https://tourism-sdg.nz
Concurrent Paper Session 2.3 Peace & Partnerships | SDGs Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand | https://tourism-sdg.nz
Concurrent Paper Session 2.3 Peace & Partnerships | SDGs Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand | https://tourism-sdg.nz
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Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand | https://tourism-sdg.nz
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Concurrent Paper Session 4.1 People
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Concurrent Paper Session 4.3 Planet
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Concurrent Paper Session 5.1 People
Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand https://tourism-sdg.nz
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Concurrent Paper Session 5.1 People
Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand https://tourism-sdg.nz
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Concurrent Paper Session 5.1 People
Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand https://tourism-sdg.nz
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Concurrent Paper Session 5.3: Planet
Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand https://tourism-sdg.nz
Keynote 2: Johnny Edmonds | WINTA https://tourism-sdg.nz
Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24 - 25 January 2019, Massey University, Auckland
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6. Best practice – Partnerships
New Zealand’s Tiaki Promise was launched by seven organisations from
Government and industry to provide a platform for promoting responsible
tourism behaviour.
15. Part II: Climate change
An existential risk to humanity (The Club of Rome, 2018)
16. We have 12 years left before reaching 1.5˚ C warmin
Decarbonisation is urgent and must start now.
Adaptation is inevitable and needs to be embedde
in business.
22. “Given the importance of Travel &
Tourism to the world economy and
achievement of the Sustainable
Development Goals, and the
growing imperative to address
climate change in a meaningful
way, WTTC and UNFCCC are
delighted to work together
towards a carbon neutral world“.
WTTC https://www.wttc.org/-
/media/files/declarations/unfccc-climate-change.pdf
25. Growth paradigm, capitalism and structures
- Function of capitalism (return on capital
must grow): M – C – M’
- Often embedded in neoliberalism (free
markets, minimum Govt intervention)
- Concentration of capital creates
(reinforces) elites
- Social Dominance Theory suggests that
people with power will always seek more
of the desirable things they have at the
expense of their subordinates.
27. UNWTO, WTTC, IATA
etc.
Members and
partners
Respond to members’ aims of economic growth by:
• Disseminating data on tourism arrivals and expenditure.
• Investing into growth-focused programs.
• Advocating for growth-oriented policies with Governments.
• Linking with global providers for development finance.
• Supporting sustainable tourism with a focus on sustainable growth.
Embedded in neoliberal paradigm and growth narrative by:
• Producing and demanding growth-related tourism statistics.
• Applying for membership to be part of ‘elite’ and obtain preferential
access to information and resources.
• Requesting finance and other support for development.
Academics, NGOs…
Subscribe to agenda by:
• Co-producing reports
• Providing consultancy to
growth-oriented programs
• Working within accepted
parameters and norms
Institutions
/ players
28. Measures of success need to change
Government: GDP
Tourism managers:
arrivals, expenditure
Companies: profit,
shareholder return
Well-being
Net benefit of
tourism
Value creation
29. Well-being as the outcome
OECD How’s Life and New Zealand Treasury Living Standards Dashboard (2018).
Tourism uses capital(s)
to produce services,
e.g.:
• Development
• Land use change
• “Social license”
• Ecosystem services
Tourism rebuilds
capital(s), e.g.:
• Staff training
• Cultural activities
• Ecosystem
restoration
• Carbon offsetting
Anna Pollock: Moving from Tourism as an
EXTRACTIVE Industry to a REGENERATIVE
Industry
30. Disruption and redistribution of power
- Collaborative economy, new
business models
- Cooperatives (capital
owned by community) and
social entrepreneurs
- Circular economy,
dematerialisation,
decroissance
31. Role of Media – mirror of society or shaping discourse?
32. - Tourism’s carbon footprint
increased by 14% between
2009 and 2013, despite
reductions in carbon
intensity of 12.9% (Lenzen
et al., 2017).
- Focus on technological
efficiency and not
behavioural change ->
conservation of resources.
Moving from incrementalism to profound behavioural
change
33. Incentive structures
Global advertising budget of US$ 584
billion in 2017 (tourism included). In 2021,
the advertisement industry will collectively
spend US$757 billion (Statista, 2018)
Award schemes???
35. - Strongly driven by industry interests (example: CORSIA – IATA
& ICAO)
- All-too-often reactive and short-term – risk adverse, i.e. by
definition mainstream and not revolutionary
- Tourism Ministries rarely develop specific climate policy nor do
they connect to national climate policies/targets
- Increasingly controlled by outside interests (think cruise ships)
Tourism policy and governance
38. Why do Academics not speak up?
Assuming they believe the current system has failed.
39. External and internal barriers to communicate ‘collapse’
- Difficult to swim against the tide and challenge established leaders,
narratives, textbook arguments
- Scientists want to be 100% sure (see IPCC process) and avoid ‘panic’;
messages need to give hope (i.e. implicit self-censorship)
- It is easier to frame the “challenge as one of encouraging people to try
harder to be nicer and better, rather than coming together in solidarity to
either undermine or overthrow a system that demands we participate in
environmental degradation” (Bendall, 2018)
- Identity: in particular those involved in sustainability where “self-worth is
dependent on the perspective that progress on sustainability is possible
and that we are part of that progressive process” (Bendall, 2018)