Climate adaptation in tourism: Building capacity and policy integration
Organized by: Sustainable Tourism Mission of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme
Date and Time
21
November
09:00h -
11:15h
Room 6
Addressed to
Regional Tourism Departments + DMOs. *Training workshop reserved for regional authorities and accredited DMOs.
Language
English
PAX
19/80 pax
This side event marks the 2nd Joint Annual Forum of the Interreg Euro-MED Sustainable Tourism Mission and aims to inspire and contribute to the adaptation and mitigation of climate change effects throughout the Mediterranean tourism ecosystem.
Regional tourism departments and DMO's will have the opportunity to receive clear and adaptable guidance on developing climate action plans through a Capacity Building session.
The event will culminate in a policy debate on "Adapting and Mitigating Climate Change in Tourism: Strategies & Policies” highlighting the views of a wide range of stakeholders, from representatives of regional tourism networks, environmental and development organisations, corporate ocean responsibility advocates, to initiatives for the sustainable development of the blue economy in the western Mediterranean region.
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Agenda
09:00-09:05 Introduction
Flora Leroy, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions
09:05-10:35 Towards the development and implementation of Climate Action Plan in tourism
Short introduction of the Blueprint
Alicia Fajardo Márquez, Travel Foundation
Capacity Building Session
Alicia Fajardo Márquez & Martina Bradáčová, Travel Foundation
10:35-11:15 Policy Debate - Adapting and mitigating Climate Change in Tourism: Strategies and Policies
Moderated by Ioannis Mardikis, European Public Law Organisation
Robin Degron – Director of Plan Bleu
Paul Holthus – CEO of WOC, World Ocean Council Stephanie Vella – National Hub Malta, WestMED
Marjan Nauwelaert – Chairperson of Climate Task Force, NECSTouR
Working language will be English
One mission, two governance projects
The Sustainable Tourism Mission of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme focuses on fostering a circular tourism, considering the sustainability of ecosystem services using innovation technologies, and promoting the preservation of natural resources and cultural heritage. Two governance projects work jointly to develop solutions and promote cooperation in the Euro-MED and beyond, to increase the coordination level and institutional capacity to make tourism greener, smarter and more resilient.
THEMATIC COMMUNITY PROJECT
Community4Tourism contributes to the Sustainable Tourism Mission of the Interreg Euro-MED programme by increasing the coordination and institutional capacity to make the tourism greener, smarter and more resilient. The project fosters the reuse of results and best practices of the community of projects, supports the transferring of successful initiatives and results and increases the coordination among the stakeholders who - in the Mediterranean Region and beyond - are committed to the tourism governance and territorial cooperation. Community4Tourism aims at consolidating a competitive innovation ecosystem, to support a circular economy, to promote climate change adaptation, to safeguard nature and biodiversity and collaborate to the transition towards a climate-neutral and resilient society.
INSTITUTIONAL DIALOGUE PROJECT
Dialogue4Tourism enhances transnational governance coordination across the Mediterranean by amplifying the visibility of the Euro-MED Sustainable Tourism Thematic Community’s outcomes. The project seeks to engage key policy actors through targeted advocacy and transfer initiatives. It aims to boost the coordination and institutional capacity of public authorities, programs, strategies, decision- making networks, and funding mechanisms not only within the Euro-MED cooperation area but also in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean regions. This comprehensive approach promotes a greener, smarter, and more sustainable tourism industry.