© ICLEI Kirsten Wolfrath Project Coordinator, International Training Centre ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability The Aalborg Commitments and Action for more Sustainable European Tourism Salerno, 15 June 2007

© ICLEI What are the objectives of sustainable tourism? What concept do we follow? Can we find a balance between environmental, social and economic dimensions in tourism? What is the (national) legislative framework? What are the local policy conditions? How does tourism relate to Aalborg Commitments 1-10? Do we see tourism integrated in Urban management or as sectoral planning exercise? Do we already know cases to promote? Which ones? Other considerations ? Actions on Sustainable Tourism. Some questions to consider

© ICLEI Pre-conditions at Local Level. How things developed in Europe 1960s and 1980s: From remediation to environmental protection Environmental problems and crises forced local governments to react. Environmental legislation assigned duties. In the 1990s: From pollution prevention to agenda setting Voluntary initiatives & commitments beyond legal requirements (Greenhouse gas reduction, EMS, LA 21). Think global, act local ! 21st century: From agenda to action Towards an unwavering implementation of sustainable development (Sustainability indicators, reporting & Sustainability Management)

© ICLEI How things stand Challenges and threats despite good environmental achievements e.g. Land consumption Noise & light pollution Air pollution Soil & land degradation Climate change & consequences Bio-diversity losses Pre-conditions at the Local Level. Realities & Environmental Risks in Europe

© ICLEI The Journey Integrated Sustainability strategy Sustainability experiments Beginners Plan Do Check Act Governace Own functions Services Conservation Global Networks Other spheres of government Community Planning Tools Doing Tools Checking Tools Improvement Tools Prosperity Planet People Local Networks Magic Cube of Local Sustainability Management Loop LA Functions Relationships Sustainability Tools Sustainability Media Ad Hoc green projects Sustainability

© ICLEI Environmental Management Tool Box

© ICLEI Local Action Global Sustainabi lity Political commitment Administrative capability Public participation Capacity Building in Local Institutions Mainstreaming Local Sustainability. Capacity Development

© ICLEI Lisbon Strategy Sustainable Development Strategy Implementation & Projects Aalborg Commitments 490 Cities & Towns ca. 115,000 EU Cities & Towns plus 2,500 cities & towns signed up to Aalborg Charter (compare: EMAS 180 registered public bodies, below 10 Cities & Towns) Mainstreaming Local Sustainability. ICLEI Activities & EU Policy Framework

© ICLEI Mainstreaming Local Sustainability. Processes Aalborg Charter:  Principles of Sustainable Development  Commitment to Action (LA21) 1994 Aalborg Commitments:  Commitments to Action in 10 Action Areas  Targets 2004 SEVILLA SPIRIT:  Accelerate the Aalborg Commitments  Partnership with EU Commission 2007

© ICLEI The Aalborg Commitments 8 Vibrant and Sustainable Local Economies: We will work to... (5) promote sustainable local tourism 2 Urban Management Towards Sustainability: We will work to... (2) deliver integrated management towards sustainability based on the precautionary principle and in line with the Urban Thematic Strategy. 3 Natural Common Goods: We will work to... (1) reduce primary energy consumption, and increase the share of renewable energies. (2) improve water quality, save water, and use water more efficiently.

© ICLEI Quality of Life Natural Resources Economic Behaviour Sustainable Tourism. What should be sustained?

© ICLEI Quality of Life Natural Resources TOURISM Sustainable Tourism. What should be sustained?

© ICLEI Initiative MotivationDecline Peak Implementation? Cyclical procedure? Mainstreaming Local Sustainability. Principles

© ICLEI Periodic cycles... ensure continuity Mainstreaming Local Sustainability. Principles

© ICLEI The Sustainability Cycle (update of…) Baseline Review Core document: Sustainability Report Target Setting Core document: Sustainability Targets. Political Commitment Core document: Council Approval Implementation & Monitoring Core document: Sustainability Programme Evaluation and Reporting Core document: Evaluation Report Mainstreaming Local Sustainability. > The Sustainability Cycle (

© ICLEI Tourist destination Cases: Major Threats to Resource Base Decreasing forest reserves due to forest fires, conversion to agricultural uses Destruction of heritage sites and unique landscape Overexploitation of coastal and marine habitat and resources Pollution of water tables and permanent destruction of valuable aquifers Degradation of marine environment due to pollution from industries, agriculture, and settlements Coastal erosion and sedimentation

© ICLEI The Tubigon Case: ecoBUDGET 2006

© ICLEI The Tubigon Case: Measures

© ICLEI The Tubigon Case: Implementation

© ICLEI The Tubigon: Impacts  Created an enabling environment of appropriate policies, procedures and structures  Strengthened capacity of institutions to implement integrated environmental management system through procedural discipline, training and intellectual support  environmental budgeting allowed local governments to better address local environmental issues and coordinate more effectively  Local authority acts in initiating environmentally responsible behavior in the whole municipality as well as in the internal administrative procedures  Enhanced political commitment  Ratified priorities and targets (Environmental Master Budget) by political body (council)  Increased capacity to effectively apply environmental management system  Achieved greater participation necessary for its effectiveness and accountability (communication and interaction between local authorities and stakeholders)

© ICLEI The Kalithea Case: Budget Balance

© ICLEI The Ferrara Case: Indicators

© ICLEI The Ferrara Case: Indicators

© ICLEI The Ferrara Case: Indicators

© ICLEI Sustainable Tourism Destinations ICLEI Viable local economies Just & peaceful communities Eco-efficient cities Resilient communities Urban Governance Sustainability Management Sustainable Procurement Climate & air Water Soil & food Biodiversity Health Creating Sustainable Communities & Cities Protecting Global Common Goods Securing unwavering Implementation A Sustainable City

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