Develop and promote guidelines for integrating SCP principles in tourism related policies, strategies, plans and legal frameworks

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1 Programme Area 1: Integrating sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns in tourism policies and frameworks Regional (R) or National (N) Level the Region 1.1. Promote the integration of SCP principles and objectives into tourism policies and legal frameworks Develop and promote guidelines for integrating SCP principles in tourism related policies, strategies, plans and legal frameworks Undertake stocktaking exercises by region on current status of sustainable tourism policies and legal frameworks G, R, N Regional Guideline on SCP in Tourism (2014 May 2015) N Template for National Assessment Country Assessment on the status of ST (2014 May 2015) APEC, ASEAN, ABAC, PATA, UNWTO, UNEP ROAP, GSTC UNEP-ROAP, UNWTO National Government (Tourism, Environment, etc) Develop materials for awareness raising and multi-stakeholder engagement in sustainable policy-making and good governance approaches G, R, N Communication Plan (pamphlets, FAQs, Brochures, Videos) UNEP-RO, UNWTO, GIZ, National Government High Level Awareness Program by Country ( ) Launching of the Guidelines at the International Year of Sustainable Tourism in Provide technical assistance for knowledge building on SCP principles and objectives in tourism policies and legal frameworks G, R, N Regional Workshops ( ) UNEP, UNWTO, GIZ 1

2 1.2. Implement tourism policies and plans that support the sustainable development of the sector Programme Area 1: Integrating sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns in tourism policies and frameworks Develop realistic short- and mid-term operational plans indicating measurable outcomes, responsibilities and timelines Provide technical advice to relevant stakeholders towards an effective implementation of tourism policies and application of legal frameworks Regional (R) or National (N) Level Regional Conference (Second Semester 2015) Train the Trainer Program ( ) G, R, N National Operational Plan (Second Semester 2016) G, R, N National Training Program (Second Semester ) the Region UNEP, National Government UNEP, National Government, GIZ, World Bank, Foreign Donors 1.3. Monitor the progress in implementation of sustainable tourism policies and frameworks Identify, agree and apply indicators to measure the achievement of SCP objectives Support knowledge building and provide technical advice for the establishment and ongoing use of national monitoring systems based on defined indicators (see 2.1.3) to measure implementation impacts of sustainable tourism policies and legal frameworks and promote the communication of monitoring results G, R, N Short-term Indicators (Second Semester 2016) G, R, N Monitoring System ( ) UNEP, UNWTO, National Government UNEP, Foreign Donors, National Government 2

3 Programme Area 1: Integrating sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns in tourism policies and frameworks Develop and use performance indicators to assess long-term sustainability impacts of tourism policies and legal frameworks Regional (R) or National (N) Level G, R, N Assessment Report on Long Term Indicators (2018) the Region UNEP, UNWTO, National Government 2.1. Promote data sharing and exchange of information Programme Area 2: Collaboration among tourism stakeholders for the improvement of the tourism sector s SCP performance Establish and manage a repository for policies, projects and research on sustainable tourism (including the assessment and potential use of existing approaches) G More efficient data Long term and continuous Tourism organizations, trade org., tourism consals, regional and national authorities; offices of statistics, Research and disseminate good practices for establishing multistakeholder partnership structures at national and local levels Identify among existing systems a set of common sustainable tourism indicators for national and/or destination level monitoring and global reporting and establish a data collection system New! Integrate the environmental dimension into tourism satellite accounting initiatives R, N Periodical training national and regional levels G, R, N Harmonization and facilitation of data collection method G, R, N Periodical TSA in manageable intervals Tourism authorities, UNWTO National statistics institutes, tourism authorities and development banks, 3

4 2.2. Foster joint action and tourism stakeholder collaboration at all levels Programme Area 2: Collaboration among tourism stakeholders for the improvement of the tourism sector s SCP performance Integrate the environmental dimension into tourism satellite accounting initiative (moved to 2.1) Promote feasible and workable models for inter-ministerial and for national/ local coordination and cooperation G, R, N & local Data sharing and benchmarking G, R, N & local 1. Exchange of experiences via regional and international entities 2. Sustainable tourism development national committee (including TOR) Coordination among national authorities concerned Identify workable models, policy drivers and incentives to promote participatory approaches to public, private and civil society cooperation and joint action on tourism at national and local level 2.3. Strengthen technical competencies of tourism stakeholders Identify workable models, policy drivers and incentives to promote participatory approaches to public, private and civil society cooperation and joint action on tourism at national and local level (moved to 2.2) N 1=Very Training of tourism managem Identify needs, existing training structures, and the most effective delivery mechanisms to strengthen capacity of local authorities and businesses in management of SCP N Strengthening methodology in environmental assessment of water, waste, Environmental auditors Candidate investors 4

5 Programme Area 2: Collaboration among tourism stakeholders for the improvement of the tourism sector s SCP performance ent at different levels Documentation of best practices 2.4. Establish monitoring frameworks and systems to measure the sector s general progress towards sustainability Promote and scale-up existing training tools developed for sustainable tourism planning, design and operations Integrate key performance indicators for sustainability into capacity building programmes Integrate key performance indicators for sustainability into capacity building programmes ((moved to 2.3) Promote the application of quality and sustainability standards at destinations R, N Intermediate process private sectors, tourism associations R, N UNEP technical support R, N R, N Public information campaigns Provide a common framework and process for country level sustainable tourism monitoring and reporting N 2.5. Reccomendations of activities Provide technical advice, knowledge building and incentives to collect, analyze and report on sustainability data and to use data for improved management Countries of existing large scale tourism: Assistance to institutional restructuring during legislative and regulative process in sustainable tourism development Environment impact assessment to every development project; Establish mandatory base standards, and allow variety and voluntary participation from local levels; R, N 5

6 Programme Area 2: Collaboration among tourism stakeholders for the improvement of the tourism sector s SCP performance More systematic, effective and shared statistics collection at national level is needed to show features and trends for analysis in sustainable tourism projects; Marketing and incentives like tax release for participants through purchases; Countries of low tourism scale: Localization of national master plan to provide more decentralized area with sufficient infrastructure, including finance soliciting and human resource training, such as to make policies well understood at each level, issuing certificates, etc.) Make communities adjacent to eco, historical sites benefit from tourism development to sustain the environmental and cultural authenticity. Marketing for stakeholders participation like destination working together with the source markets, community consultation etc. 6

7 Programme Area 3: Fostering the application of guidelines, instruments and technical solutions to mitigate tourism impacts and to mainstream SCP patterns among tourism stakeholders 3.1. Use integrated tools for promoting SCP in destinations Undertake stocktaking exercises on existing tools at global, regional and national level and identify gaps to be filled G, R, N Regional level stocktaking exercise + sharing via electronic platform from area 2 (2015) PATA, APEC, UNWTO, national governments, trade organizations Promote application of sustainable destination planning instruments, best practices, models, and procedures with an integrated approach R, N Integrated regional capacity building (training the trainers) to share tools and practices (2015) followed by national level (2016) PATA, APEC, UNWTO, UNOSD, trade organizations; national governments in phase 2 Also specific training the trainers for as they face similar issues (in particular 3.1.5) Promote application of (existing) tools for protection of biodiversity and cultural heritage R, N Develop and share climate change adaptation plans and foster Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) R, N Foster risk management analysis and disaster prevention strategies in those countries which are most vulnerable to climate change N 7

8 Programme Area 3: Fostering the application of guidelines, instruments and technical solutions to mitigate tourism impacts and to mainstream SCP patterns among tourism stakeholders 3.2. Use integrated tools for promoting SCP in tourism enterprises Promote the use of existing sustainability tools and standards in large tourism companies as well as SMEs and encourage the development of new tools and standards as necessary G, R,N Design regional/national reward / award schemes to promote companies doing sustainable tourism. Review hotel classification systems to integrate sustainability PATA, APEC, UNWTO, hotel associations, tourism boards 2=somewha t 2=somewha t Develop pilot projects to showcase the benefits/ business case in implementing SCP monitoring and measurement R,N Pilot projects, PATA, APEC, UNWTO, national governments Promote research and action on priority issues for SCP within the tourism value chain 2=somewha t 2=somewha t Research on the tourism value chain to identify biodiversity, climate change, cultural heritage, environmental issues most urgently requiring the shift to SCP Promoting and sharing knowledge on innovative, low carbon, resource efficient, and inclusive tourism consumption and production patterns and business models G, R,N G, R,N Research on the value chain to identify inclusive business models that minimize identified biodiversity, climate change, cultural heritage, environmental issues impacts Support tour operators to develop low carbon/soft mobility packages G, R,N 8

9 Programme Area 3: Fostering the application of guidelines, instruments and technical solutions to mitigate tourism impacts and to mainstream SCP patterns among tourism stakeholders 3.4. Influence consumers towards sustainable buying decisions and travel behaviours 2=somewha t Develop sustainable tourism campaigns addressed to tourists and citizens G, R,N Regional campaign for sustainable tourism (certifying products like follow the frog ), link to (awards). This campaign will train tour operators (3.3.3). In particular emerging countries (China, Russia). PATA, tour operators (regional and national), tour operator associations. 2=somewha t 2=somewha t Raise consumer awareness of sustainability measures being taken in a destination or company at point of experience N Reformulated as: Raise consumer awareness of the results of campaigns and sustainability measures being taken in a destination or company Support the development of systems which incentivise consumers to take on more sustainable behaviours G, R,N Support the development of systems which incentivise consumers to take on more sustainable behaviours and improve consumer access to information about sustainable destinations and businesses (merging of and 3.4.5) Engage tourism providers (especially online travel agencies and web platforms) to promote sustainable tourism G, N 9

10 Programme Area 3: Fostering the application of guidelines, instruments and technical solutions to mitigate tourism impacts and to mainstream SCP patterns among tourism stakeholders Improve consumer s access to information about sustainable destinations and businesses (merged with 3.4.3) G, R,N 10

11 Programme Area 4: Enhancing sustainable tourism investment and financing PACIFI C 4.1. Develop and promote sustainable tourism investment and financing tools relevant relevant Advocacy campaigns to 3 target groups (tourism enterprises, private investors, governments) encouraging the integration of sustainable tourism in green growth and development strategies G, R Output 1: In collaboration with Switch-Asia RPSC, develop a booklet focusing on lessons learned and how to develop sustainable tourism specific advocacy strategies for governments and businesses. EU, SWITCH-Asia RPSC, UNEP-ROAP, And also how we can mitigate the risks in some locations. No response Undertake research to quantify the return of investment of sustainable tourism investments R,N Output 1: a review of the use of existing methodologies for measuring the total impact of sustainable tourism (e.g. the sustainable tourism indicators of UNWTO); possibly in Samoa and another LDC and develop a document on lessons UNWTO, Samoa, PATA, SPTO, UNEP 11

12 4.2. Enable destinations and tourism enterprises to apply sustainable tourism investment and financing tools 1-2 very to somewhat PACIFI C 1-2 very to somewhat Programme Area 4: Enhancing sustainable tourism investment and financing Development of guidelines and capacity building for sustainable investment and finance in tourism (SIFT) (This includes the exactivity now) identified/learned and best practices G, R,N Output 1: UNEP and UNWTO to develop TOR for guidelines for sustainable tourism and investment, draft guidelines to be produced, and then run a consultation process. Output 2: Once the guidelines are ready organise 4 sub-regional capacity building workshops UNEP, UNWTO UNEP-ROAP relevant 2=somewh at Facilitate linkages with local value chains and investment in related businesses G, R,N Output 1: Mapping of current investment forums in Asia Pacific, to see if we could target one and make a request for them to have sustainable tourism as their theme (e.g. a sustainable tourism investment forum). UNEP-ROAP, PATA, 12

13 4.3. Mainstream sustainable tourism investment and financing tools relevant PACIFI C 2=somewh at Programme Area 4: Enhancing sustainable tourism investment and financing Stock taking to identify the drivers and triggers for development and commercial banks to support sustainable tourism investment and finance Development of guidelines for sustainable tourism investment and finance transferred to Encourage governments to use appropriate mechanisms (e.g. incentives, taxes) to stimulate sustainable tourism investment and finance transferred to 4.1 G, R,N G, R,N G, R,N Output 1: A study on the use of fiscal instruments for the promotion of sustainable tourism. Output 2: Workshop on the use of fiscal instruments to promote sustainable tourism investments in collaboration with the Switch Asia regional policy support programme (with the EU) and perhaps other development partners (donors) (this output 13

14 PACIFI C Programme Area 4: Enhancing sustainable tourism investment and financing will also benefit the activity 4.1.1) 14