The Sustainable Tourism Programme of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Generating collective impact Scaling up and replicating Programmatic implementation Helena Rey, Tourism and Environment Programme Officer Asia Pacific Regional Consultation on the Sustainable Tourism Programme 17-18 April 2014, Park Hyatt, Busan, Republic of Korea
Sustainable Tourism Programme of 10 YFP Development Approach Stock Taking Research Global Sustainable Tourism Survey Concept Note Expert Consultation, Agadir 2 Regional Consultation, Busan, Korea
Stock Taking Exercise Cursory desk research on status quo of sustainable tourism worldwide Analysis (secondary research) of a wide range of publications and documents Content Synopsis of sustainable tourism within the political agenda Key actors in sustainable tourism Status quo, gaps and critical needs of sustainable tourism 3
Stock Taking Exercise Political Economic Environmental & cultural Social 4
Critical Needs: Political Dimension General awareness raising of political actors and policy makers regarding the relevance of adequate tourism policy and institutional framework conditions Promoting the development of overall (preferably mandatory) guidelines which tourism policies need to achieve Supporting of the public sector to establish effective tourism governance structures & institutional arrangements Strengthening cross-sector communication, interlinkages and synergies Fostering the establishment of efficient statistical data gathering procedures, effective evaluation and monitoring systems Political 5
Critical needs: Economic Dimension Promoting and adopting value chain & sustainable supply chain approaches in destinations Strengthening market access opportunities and marketing competencies of destinations and SMMEs tourism quality standards, introduction of quality classifications, certifications and adequate monitoring systems, establishment of strong and fully articulated country/tourism brands etc. Fostering sustainable financing and investment schemes awareness raising, advantages/cost-saving opportunities, sustainability standards and guidelines etc. Economic 6
Critical Needs: Environmental & Cultural Dimension Fostering of climate change mitigation and effective adaptation strategies for tourism focus on those countries which are most likely to be negatively affected by climate change development of sector strategies, incentives, regulation & legislation, determination of binding emission reduction targets, scientific based research and detailed vulnerability analyses, risk management and disaster prevention strategies, global dialogue with the aviation sector etc. Environmental & cultural Improving and mainstreaming the general environmental performance of tourism enterprises especially of SMMEs minimum environmental standards based on GSTC, management schemes, incentives, regulation and legislation in countries, special awareness campaigns, capacity building programs and technical advice systems etc. 7
Critical Needs: Environmental & Cultural Dimension Based on existing experiences and mechanisms promoting sustainable use of biodiversity and natural/protected areas mainstreaming the adoption of sustainable tourism planning tools; extending PPPs; linking tourism, protected area management, wildlife management and local community development etc. Encouraging an overall approach (conceptual frameworks, strategic concepts and mechanisms) how existing linkages between (tangible and intangible) cultural heritage and tourism can be improved and sustained to foster investment in cultural heritage, reduce poverty and to preserve local traditions and values Developing of capacity building programmes on the application of existing tools and approaches for joint management and operations 8 Environmental & cultural
Critical Needs: Social Dimension Promoting regional and holistic framework strategies for reducing poverty through tourism, accompanied by technical/political advice and capacity building programmes at a national level Encouraging greater and more transparent involvement of local communities in tourism policy and planning processes Fostering existing initiatives for the integration of women and gender issues and the prevention commercial and sexual exploitation of children Overcoming the lack of inclusion of young people, the elderly, disabled people and ethnic minorities in many destinations Establishing coherent (preferably mandatory) minimum social standards and working regulations in the tourism sector 9 Social
Global Survey Results of the Global Survey on Sustainable Tourism Respondent Categories Government (143)_Agency Details 10
Concept Note Elaborated on the basis of the stock taking and global sustainable tourism survey Main content Programme context, justification and approach Vision Proposed programme areas and sub-programmes Identification of stakeholders and enablers Prioritizing and enabling actions and cross-cutting measures Project sustainability strategy Project implementation structure 11
Proposed Vision and Mission 10YFP Sustainable Tourism Vision Our vision is for a tourism sector that has globally adopted sustainable consumption and production practices resulting in enhanced environmental and social outcomes and improved economic performance. 10YFP Sustainable Tourism Programme Mission The 10YFP sustainable tourism programme supports cooperation between stakeholders for the development and implementation of innovations and good practices in resource efficient and lowcarbon tourism planning, reducing the loss of biodiversity, conserving ecosystems, preserving cultural heritage, alleviating poverty and improving sustainable livelihoods. 12
Work areas of the 10YFP Sustainable Tourism Programme Promote the integration of SCP into tourism policies and frameworks Implement policies that support the sustainable development of the sector Monitor the progress in implementation of sustainable tourism policies Develop and promote sustainable tourism investment and financing tools Enable destinations and tourism enterprises to apply sustainable investment and financing tools Enhancing investment and financing Integrating SCP in tourism policies Areas of Work Improving SCP performance Promote data sharing and exchange of information Foster joint action and tourism stake-holder collaboration at all levels Strengthen technical competencies of tourism stakeholders Establish monitoring frameworks and systems to measure the progress Mainstream sustainable tourism financing Mitigate tourism impacts and mainstream SCP Promote research and action on priority issues for SCP within the tourism value chain Tools for promoting SCP in tourism enterprises Influence consumers towards sustainable buying decisions and travel behaviours Tools for promoting SCP in destinations
Structure of the Sustainable Tourism Programme ECOSOC 10 YFP Board Lead & Co-leads (max. 3) Supported by the Coordination Desk Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee 10 YFP Secretariat Trust Fund Support project implementation developing countries & emerging economies Work Area 1 Integrating SCP patterns in tourism policies and frameworks Head(s) Work Area 2 Collaborating among tourism stakeholders for the improvement of the tourism sector s SCP performance Head(s) Work Area 3 Fostering guidelines, instruments and technical solutions to mitigate tourism impacts and mainstream SCP Head(s) Work Area 4 Enhancing sustainable tourism investment and financing Head(s) Measures of Progress DELIVERY GLOBAL LEVEL REGIONAL LEVEL NATIONAL LEVEL Partners a) Activities b) Trainings c) Projects Partners a) Activities b) Trainings c) Projects Partners a) Activities b) Trainings c) Projects Partners a) Activities b) Trainings c) Projects INDICATORS GLOBAL LEVEL REGIONAL LEVEL NATIONAL LEVEL Knowledge sharing and outreach Sustainable Tourism Community (including SCP clearinghouse)
Roadmap/next steps: Developing the Sustainable Tourism Programme STEP 1 Regional Consultation in Southern Africa 10YFP Global Consultation Process Survey (357 reponses) STEP 3 Review of lead actors, partners applications by MAC Lead actors develop the final programme based on revised concept note STEP 5 Activities start in parallel with fundraising strategy Stock Taking & Consultations Expert Group review programme proposal Submission of template by lead actors Secretariat validates and Board agrees Launching & Implementation Jul Nov 2013 Jan - April 2014 May - June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 STEP 2 Review of programme proposal by a group of experts Submission of concept note to public review Formal expressions of interest to the 10YFP Secretariat Establishment of Sustainable Tourism Advisory Group (MAC) Regional Consultation in Asia Pacific hosted by MoT Korea (17-18 April) STEP 4 Secretariat validates the formal programme proposal template and final version is presented to the 10YFP Board to approve before launch
Introduction to the 10YFP Q & A on the stock taking exercise, global survey results and concept note 16