unwto international year of sustainable tourism for development 2017
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Int’ Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017
70th Session of UN General Assembly (2015)
“Decides to proclaim 2017 theInternational Year of SustainableTourism for Development”
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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Target 8.9 – by 2030, devise and implementpolicies to promotesustainable tourismthat creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
Target 12.b – developand implement tools to monitor sustainabledevelopment impactsfor sustainabletourism that createsjobs, promotes local culture and products.
Target 14.7 – by 2030 increase the economicbenefits to SIDS and LDCsfrom the sustainable use of marine resources, includingthrough sustainablemanagement of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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IYSTD2017
• Raise awareness on the contribution of sustainable tourism to development
• Mobilize stakeholders in making the sector a catalyst for positive change
• Foster change in policies, business practices and consumer behavior in tourism
Objectives
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IYSTD2017• Inclusive and sustainable economic growth• Social inclusiveness, employment and poverty reduction•Resource efficiency, environmental protection and climate change• Cultural values, diversity and heritage•Mutual understanding, peace and security
Key Areas
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Driving economic growth
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Creating jobs and opportunities
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Fostering poverty reduction
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Promoting and preserving cultural values & heritage
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Travel FacilitationProtecting our planet and its biodiversity
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Building bridges for peace and understanding
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IYSTD2017
•Advocacy & Awareness raising• Knowledge creation and dissemination• Policy making
• Capacity Building & Education
Lines of Action
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IYSTD2017
• Opening Ceremony• Regional Meetings• World Tourism Day• General Assembly• Closing Ceremony• Responsible Traveller Campaign
UNWTO Activities
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How can you celebrate?
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IYSTD2017• National committees or focal
points• Dialogues on policy,
business practices and behavior changes
• Events, conferences, exhibitions, stamps or coins
• Communication and advocacy campaigns
• National awards• Join the Responsible
Traveller Campaign
Governments
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IYSTD2017
• Commit to the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs
• Identify, engage and share best practices
• Awareness-raising among customers, employees and suppliers
• Join the Responsible Traveller Campaign
Private Sector
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IYSTD2017
• Research on sustainable tourism for development and international understanding and peace
• New curricula, research, events and lecture series:
• Join the Responsible Traveller Campaign
Academia
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IYSTD2017
• Join the Responsible TravellerCampaign
• Advocacy initiatives, share lessons learned and expertise based on field experience
• Strengthen networks and regional cooperation efforts
• Organize or host field visits and media trips to promote their work
NGOs and Civil Society
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IYSTD2017
• Commit to responsible behavior towards the environment, local cultures and host communities when travelling in their own countries and around the world.
Tourists
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"With more than one billion international tourists now traveling the world each year, tourism has become a powerful and transformative force that is making a genuine difference in the lives of millions of people. The potential of tourism for sustainable development is considerable. As one of the world’s leading employment sectors, tourism provides important livelihood opportunities, helping to alleviate poverty and drive inclusive development."
- UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon
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Let’s celebrate together
#IY2017