1. Marrakech Process : t owards a Global Framework for Action on SCP The Sustainable Tourism Task Force in the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Charles Arden Clarke UNEP DTIE 10 December 2007

2. 2. Overview of the Marrakech Process A global process to: elaborate a 10 year framework of programmes (10 YFP) to support regional and national initiatives to accelerate the shift towards SCP. the 10YFP will work as a “brokering system” to assemble and deliver technical assistance, capacity building and technology support for this shift to SCP.

3. held at the international, regional & national levels The Mechanisms of the Marrakech Process Expert Meetings & Roundtables led by governments with a focus on specific SCP issues Marrakech Task Forces engage development agencies in SCP activities Cooperation Dialogue developed at the international, regional & national levels SCP Frameworks & Strategies Mechanisms Marrakech Process Facilitated by WBCSD & ICC to broaden business engagement in the process Business ForumNGO Forum Support participation of NGOS in the Process Framework Implementation

4. Marrakech Task Forces Country-led, multistakeholder bodies France leads the Sustainable Tourism Task Force (STTF) Assembling governments, private sector, NGOs, regional and international bodies active on sustainable tourism Designing and piloting policies and actions for SCP Labels and certification, regional sustainable tourism initiatives Best practices in destination management Delivering capacity building and information For sustainable tourism in coastal zones Communication campaigns on sustainable tourism Current and future role Piloting SCP policies and actions, demonstrating benefits Implementation of the 10 YFP beyond 2011

5. CAPACITIES (supply) UN agencies, programmes and projects Marrakech Task Forces Experts Businesses NGOs Governments NEEDS AND PRIORITIES (demand) Regional and National SCP Strategies PROGRAMMES Governments & other Implementing Organisations Implementation Mechanisms: Partnerships & Cooperation between all actors RESOURCE MOBILIZATION OUTREACH KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT National Action Plans SCP Sustainable Procurement Sustainable Value chains Education & sustainable Lifestyles Sustainable Tourism Mobility, X, Y, Z…. ? Technical Support & Capacity Building Financial Support Key Stakeholders Implementation Organisations & Indicators Indicators to measure progress Technical Support and Capacity Building Financial Support Key Stakeholders Implementation Organisations Indicators to measure progress Technical Support & Capacity Building Financial Support Key Stakeholders Implementation Organisations Indicators to measure progress Technical Support & Capacity Building Financial Support Key Stakeholders Implementation Organisations Indicators to measure progress Technical Support & Capacity Building Financial Support Key Stakeholders Implementation Organisations Indicators to measure progress MONITORING & EVALUATION

6. Key Questions for You What priorities for sustainable tourism will the Task Force address in the 10YFP? How can the STTF best fulfil the dual role of helping design the 10 YFP and providing concrete support to immediate actions and policies for SCP What are the financing requirements and sources – for 10 YFP design and support to immediate actions How could the STTF broker and deliver support for the implementation of sustainable tourism under the 10YFP beyond 2011?