SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & OPENING SPEECHES

NEWS IN THE WORLD

 Madrid will host the 25th United Nations Climate Change summit (COP25) from December 2 to
13!!!
 20,000 delegates, journalists and politicians from around the world
 Italy is the first country in the world to introduce mandatory climate change lessons in schools
 1 hour per week dedicated to climate change and sustainable development
 How is he paying for it? New taxes on plane tickets and on profits from oil drilling to boost funds for educational and
environmental policies
SUBTOPIC: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

 tourism represents 10% of the world’s

GDP, 7% of global exports and 1 in
every 10 jobs
 Tourism is one of the  It is essential for economic growth,
fastest growing economic especially in developing countries
industries  It is one of the major export sectors
in 46 of 49 least developed
countries.
TOURISM AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

 Tourism is estimated to account for 5% of global

atmospheric CO2 emissions
 The transport sector, including air, car and rail, generates
 Tourism contributes to the largest proportion, with 75% of all emissions. air
causes 54-75% while coach and rail 13%.
climate change. It takes a  Air travel is considered the main tourism contributor to
global warming: It’s responsible for 40% of the total
lot of energy and carbon emissions caused by this sector
 The accommodation sector accounts for approximately
resources. 20% of emissions from tourism. This involves heating,
air-conditioning and the maintenance of bars,
restaurants, pools and so on.
TOURISM & CLIMATE CHANGE

 But tourism is also being affected by climate change

 Rise of sea levels - will eventually submerge small islands and coastal regions. Regions depending on tourism are
under threat.
 Desertification and the scarcity of water - making regions less hospitable for both local communities and
tourists.
 Melting of snow and glaciers – one of the causes behind rising sea levels, and also affecting mountains and ski
resorts, resulting in the shift of destination demands, depending on the most attractive climate conditions.
SOLUTIONS
 Fight climate change along the entire tourism chain (transport to and within
destinations, hospitality industries and activities)
 Carbon neutral participation: Reducing carbon emission by considering alternative means of
transportation or offsetting the carbon emission by purchasing certified carbon credits
 supporting offset projects such as tree planting, renewable energy, energy conservation and
environmental education
 A carbon credit is a permit or certificate allowing the holder, such as a company, to emit
carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases, companies or countries can trade for the right
to emit greenhouse gases
A solar powered resort in Fiji: 100% solar-powered, no plastic use, composting with a
“worm-based septic system”
OPENING SPEECH EXAMPLES

As we watch the video think about these questions:

What did the speaker do well?

What would make the speaker more effective?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twPsPZfVPmk

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1sWmBYG6fC3ulni-Ig1wwDWUtOWtNh6kB/preview
POSITION PAPER/OPENING SPEECH REVIEW

 1. Introduction
 II. Domestic (National) Action
 III. International Action
 IV. Resolutions/Future Action
INTRODUCTION

 What makes a good introduction?

 A “catchy” first sentence
 Explains what part of the topic your country will focus on
 A general overview of your country’s position on the topic
 Why the UN and your country care about the topic (use a quote or
statistic!)
 4-5 sentences or 2-3 longer, more developed sentences
HOMEWORK

 Introduction due Wednesday in class

 Follow the layout on the website under Handouts: Position Papers 2019
 Don’t forget to CITE YOUR SOURCES