Sustainable Tourism Working Group (2015-2019)
Chair: Italy
The Sustainable Tourism Working Group was established by the XIII Alpine Conference. Sustainable tourism still represents a key issue for the alpine economy, society and environment and is specifically tackled in the Protocol on Tourism of the Alpine Convention.
At its starting point, the WG on Sustainable Tourism could count on a series of relevant outcomes and documents already produced in the framework of the Alpine Convention: the Fourth Report on the State of the Alps on Sustainable Tourism, the report of the Task Force on Sustainable Tourism set up by the Italian Presidency (2013-2014) and the outcomes of the UNESCO World Heritage Working Group (2006-2014).
During its 2016-2019 mandate, the Sustainable Tourism Working Group focused on two main issues: the promotion of sustainable tourism in the Alps, with a particular focus on initiatives aiming at the reduction of CO2 emissions from the tourism sector, and the identification of strategies for the development of innovative tourism products in Alpine destinations.
Overview of activities, documents and results
- Activity Report 2016-2019
- Brochure “Good… in practice – Alpine destinations for sustainable tourism”, a collection of sustainable Alpine tourist destinations engaged in a path to sustainability and innovation in their tourist offer (2019)
- Report “Sustainable practices in Alpine tourist destinations”, a collection of good practices from the mountain tourist sector aimed to curb emissions (particularly GHGs), increase energy efficiency, and support a wide adoption of sustainable practices in Alpine tourist destinations (2019)
- Report “Directions for innovation of tourist destinations in the Alps. Towards innovative tourist strategies in Alpine sites” (2019)
- Report “Setting up an award for sustainable tourist destinations in the Alps. Feasibility study and international experience” (2019)
- Final report of the Working Group Sustainable Tourism “Alpine Tourism: Valorising heritage – governing sustainable destinations” (2016)
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 8
Decent work and economic growth
Goal 8
Decent work and economic growth
Climate Change, Green Economy, Population and Culture, Spatial Planning, Transport, Water Management
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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Responsible consumption and production
Goal 12
Responsible consumption and production
Climate Change, Energy, Forests, Green Economy, Mountain Agriculture, Population and Culture, Tourism, Water Management
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Climate action
Goal 13
Climate action
Energy, Forests, Green Economy, Natural Hazards, Soil Conservation, Spatial Planning, Tourism, Transport, Water Management
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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Partnerships for the goals
Goal 17
Partnerships for the goals
Climate Change, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation, Energy, Forests, Green Economy, Mountain Agriculture, Natural Hazards, Population and Culture, Soil Conservation, Spatial Planning, Tourism, Transport, Water Management
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
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