Climate Change and eco- labeling in the tourism sector NCPC – Colombia Adriana Alzate September 2013 September 2013

GHG compensation Model Climate Change Certifications Eco-labeling Sustainable tourism CONTENT

Beach Mountain and landscape Business Sports and adventure Cultural Eco-tourism Biodiversity TYPES

SOME DATA Colombia has around 1800 hotels GDP contribution 2.2% Estimated annual growth is 4.5% Contribution to total employment generation 2.2% GHG emissions associated with the tourism sector – Not calculated Some average values ​​ of KPI for the sector

SCOPE 1.The model includes Transport sector 2.Establish an action model focused on: -Reduce energy consumption and emissions -Implement actions oriented to compensation.

COMPONENTS 1.GHG Inventory - Measurement 2.Reduction of greenhouses gases (mitigation) 3. Compensation

SCHEME OF COMPENSATION MODEL

THE DOCUMENT INCLUDES: -General context for tourism -GHG concept -Progress and achievements of sustainable tourism in Colombia -Adaptation and mitigation of climate change -Structure of compensation model -Challenges and opportunities

Model compensation of greenhouse gases in the chain of the tourism sector Climate Change Certifications Eco-labeling Sustainable tourism

NORMALIZATION FOR TURISM SECTOR IN COLOMBIA ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTRY STANDARDIZATION INSTITUTE NATIONAL STANDARIZATION PROGRAM Development of a type I label. Environmental criteria voluntary Green Markets Strategy Focused on reducing environmental Impacts

STANDARIZATION IN COLOMBIA In Colombia there is a technical committee to develop sustainable standards for tourism sector NTS – TS 003 NTS – TS 002 NTC 5133 NTS – TS NTS – TS Tourism destinations in Colombia. Sustainability requirements, 2006 Beach Tourism Destinations. Sustainability requirements, 2007 Travel agencies. Sustainability requirements Accommodatio n and lodging establishments. Sustainability requirements, 2006

CERTIFICATION - COLOMBIA COLOMBIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LABEL NTC– 5133 – 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL LABEL TYPE I. COLOMBIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LABEL. ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA FOR ACCOMMODATION AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS TOURIST QUALITY CERTIFICATION NTS 002 SUSTAINABLE TURISM SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA FOR ACCOMMODATION AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS

STANDARS SCOPE  Effective planning for sustainability  Maximize social and economic benefits for the local community  Improving cultural heritagel; and  Reduction of negative environmental impacts

MAIN RESULTS -100 hotels assisted in the country -92 hotels certified.

MAIN RESULTS Gorgona National Park Label Certified NTS- 02

MAIN RESULTS Tayrona National Park implementing sustainability standards.

MAIN RESULTS ¨Management tools for sustainable tourism¨

CONCLUTIONS Challenges Data collection Scope 3 GHG Inventory Raising funds for Model Implementation Opportunities Focus efforts on Renewable energies Apply Financial sources for Clean Techs National Sustainable Consumption and production policy includes Tourism specific goals.

THANK YOU Adriana Alzate NCPC Colombia