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”

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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

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

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

Driving economic growth

Creating jobs and opportunities

Fostering poverty reduction

Promoting and preserving cultural values & heritage

Travel FacilitationProtecting our planet and its biodiversity

Building bridges for peace and understanding

IYSTD2017

•Advocacy & Awareness raising• Knowledge creation and dissemination• Policy making

• Capacity Building & Education

Lines of Action

IYSTD2017

• Opening Ceremony• Regional Meetings• World Tourism Day• General Assembly• Closing Ceremony• Responsible Traveller Campaign

UNWTO Activities

How can you celebrate?

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

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

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

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

IYSTD2017

• Commit to responsible behavior towards the environment, local cultures and host communities when travelling in their own countries and around the world.

Tourists

"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

Let’s celebrate together

#IY2017

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