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TOURISM AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Tuesday 22 nd September 2009Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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M A L D I V E SGoing Carbon Neutral
Royal Geographic Societywith IGB
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Tourism and Climate Change
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Area: 2 sq. km
Population: 120,000
Majority of islands have less than 2,000
Industrial and financial hub
Protected by seawall
Most populated capital in the world
Capital Male
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Began in 19702 resorts 280 beds
1097 visitors
Update 200991 resorts19,860 beds680,000 visitors
19% GDP70% foreign exchange
Main markets Europe / Asia
Tourism
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Critical Issues
Average elevation 1.5 m above sea level
Flooding reported in many islands
Coastal / beach erosion
Fresh water shortages
Maldives contributes less than 0.001% to GHG emissions
IPCC projects sea level riseof up to 0.88m by 2100
Will submerge the Maldives
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Critical Issues &
Innovative Solutions Protecting the shoreline and the
beaches can be expensive
Waste management a key problem
Lack of green energy initiatives(Sonevafushi is green leading by
example)
New design concepts stand alone bungalows on stilts
Ecofriendly tourism on demand
Investor confidence still high as Maldives remains at the top
(but for
how
long?)
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The El Nio of 1997 caused severe coral bleaching
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Coral bleaching as a result of rising temperatures
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Frequent flooding cause devastation
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Floods have become frequent in the Maldives
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Adaptation is costly / requires constant maintenance
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Seawall around capital Male was a gift from Japan costing60million US$. It protected the capital from devastation
in Tsunami 2004
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Driving forward
international agreements on climate
change
Mitigation Actions in the Maldives
(e.g. carbon neutral)
Adaptation Actions in the Maldives
(e.g. coastal protection).
Capacity development
Technology
transfer
Funding
Maldives Climate Change Strategy
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Maldives Climate Change Strategy
Maldives aims to be Carbon Neutral within 10 years (President announced in March 09)
On going focus on driving forward international commitments
National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA)
Introducing renewable energy to the Maldives (Wind & Solar)
Cooperate with international research organisations (make the Maldives a hub for research in related areas)
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Summary
Climate Change is a real threat to the very existence of the Maldives
The Maldives needs international support and calls for global actions to combat Climate Change
International agreements and coordinated actions essential in the build up to the Copenhagen Summit in December 2009
The Maldives aims to lead by example (carbon neutral within the next 10 years)
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Together we can save the world.
Thank You!
Presented by
Mr. Ahmed MoosaEnvoy for Science and Technology
Government of the Maldives
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TOURISM AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Tuesday 22 nd September 2009Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Ayubowan !!
May you be blessed with long life!!May you be blessed with long life!!
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Tourism &
Climate
Change
Sanjika PereraDirector UK & Ireland
Sri Lanka Tourismsanjika@srilanka.travel
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Sri Lanka 65,000SQKM in size (size of Ireland) Population of Approx 20 Million Previously known as Thambapanni,
Taprobane, Serendib, and more recently Ceylon
Nicknamed as the The Pearl of the Indian Ocean
3000 year civilization intertwined with the Indian sub continent ,was Agriculture based with trade links to both Orient & the west.
Has been under the colonial influence of the Portuguese, Dutch and the British for over 500 years
A multi ethnic, multi religious society 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
(Sinharaja Rain Forest being one)
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Tropical Climate broadly divided in to 2 zones Wet zone (14C 25C) & Dry Zone (27C 32C) with high Humidity and a spectrum of Ecological Zones such as low country dry zone, low country wet zone, central hill zone, Arid
Zones Different part of the Island experience 2 different Monsoons. (SW & NE monsoons)
Central Hills with cooler climate and source / water basin
of all
the
main
rivers
in
the
country.
Has over 45% green cover and 30% forest cover
Diverse Ecosystems Shrub land, Grass & Savanna, wetlands, riverine forests, Mangroves & tropical rain forests
Over 3,300 plants, 80 mammals, 480 birds, 66 amphibian, 180 reptiles, 240 butterflies
Sri Lanka Climate & Biodiversity
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Climate Change
Impact
on
Sri
Lanka
Macro Impact Rise in Sea Levels''A major part of Jaffna and other northern areas (of Sri Lanka) will be
submerged when the sea level rises. So people are fighting and dying over areas that may soon not be there,'' Prof. Mohan Munasinghe,
vicechairman of the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Change in weather patterns
The unpredictable
monsoon
period
&
rain
fall
levels
affecting agriculture, tourism etc.
Variation in temperature affecting habitats
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Climate Change Risk
Maplecroft Climate Change Risk Report 2009/2010
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Climate Change
Impact
on
Sri
Lanka
Micro Impact
DeforestationUrbanization & CongestionEnvironmental Pollution (Air, water & landfill)Access to resourcesIncrease in Costs
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A strong environment movementA strong environment movement
Pollution associated
with
poverty,
but
a will
to
Pollution
associated
with
poverty,
but
a will
to
change among policy makers change among policy makers
Our Tourism industry is dependent on a Nature, Our Tourism industry is dependent on a Nature,
Culture, Adventure product baseCulture, Adventure product base
Support from global tourism communitySupport from global tourism community
Alliance of
scientific
community
and
tourismAlliance
of
scientific
community
and
tourism
Nobel Peace Prize (ICCC) Vice Chair and Nobel Peace Prize (ICCC) Vice Chair and
Global Ozone Prize 2007 Global Ozone Prize 2007
Recent Developments..
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Sri Lankas response
Tourism industry lead the way by reducing the carbon foot print of all the hotels
Sri Lankan Airlines introduced low carbon emission flights
Hotel Ranweli Ecotourism Programme RTP Trees for Life programme with Galle
Conservation Society John Keells Hotels Energy Management System Ruk Rakegannao ( Guardians of Trees ) Plant
Nurseries Programme Rain Forest Rescues Analogue Forestry Programme Various MiniHydro, Solar / Wind Power & Biogas
generation projects Schools Environmental Brigade / Clean Sri Lanka
Campaign Ceylon Chamber of Commerces support for energy
saving initiatives under the Global Compact Programme
Several coastal greening projects undertaken by NGOs/INGOs and individuals after the tsunami
Rotary Sri Lankas Green Cover with Ten Million Trees initiative
Heritance Kandalama Hotels Triple Bottom Line Initiative Hotel Sigiriya Carbon Footprint
Measurement and Conservation initiative Jetwing Hotels J.E.E.P initiative Apparel Industrys Green Garments
Programme; MAS & Brandix / Marks and Spencer Green Factory Initiative
Cargills (Super Market Chain) Going Greenproject
AwarenessBuilding
Reduction of Carbon Footprint
Propagation of Sustainable Practices
Carbon Offsetting / Trading
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Examples of ActionExamples of Action ..
Rotary Green Cover10 million Trees Programme
Rainforest Rescue Initiatives Jetwing Eternal Earth Programme
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Sri Lankas response Awareness Building
Towards a Carbon Towards a Carbon Clean Clean
Sri Lanka; Sri Lanka;
A Tourism
Earth
A Tourism Earth LungLung
Today a global community
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Evolution of theEvolution of theProcessProcess
Diminishing marginsDiminishing margins
Implementation ofImplementation ofenergy conservationenergy conservation
measuresmeasures
Financial benefitsFinancial benefits
Mitigation of carbon emissionsMitigation of carbon emissions
Rapidly rising energyRapidly rising energy
costscosts Loss of market shareLoss of market share
Introduction ofIntroduction ofenvironmentenvironment -- friendlyfriendly
initiativesinitiatives
Need to re Need to re -- position position
New value proposition New value proposition
Case Study Hotel Sigiriya
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned
Bottom lineBottom line ( financial) impact( financial) impactSmall incremental changesSmall incremental changes
Does not have to beDoes not have to be high techhigh tech
Appropriate technologyAppropriate technologyCommitmentCommitment
Bottom up/training/awarenessBottom up/training/awareness
Analytical / methodical approachAnalytical / methodical approach
Sometimes costlySometimes costlyBefore/after scenariosBefore/after scenarios
Small victoriesSmall victories
Spin off PR and goodwillSpin off PR and goodwill
A marketing toolA marketing tool
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Trees For LifeTrees For LifeHiyare, Sri Lanka
Case Study of
Community / Stakeholder Partnership
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What is Trees for Life?
Wildlife conservation area of 600 acre rainforest bordering a reservoir.
Located 25 minutes from Galle.
Owned by Galle Municipality & managed by RTP & the WCS Galle.
Partially funded since 2007 by the Travel Foundation.
2006 & 2007 Tsunami relief.
2008 onwards Reforestation project incl free plant distribution.
Tree planting, education and nature trails.
Animal rescue.
Carbon recovery.
Reservoir boat trips.
Trees for Life
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Hotels involved
Jetwing BeachJetwing Tropical Villas
Blue Oceanic Beach HotelNeptune HotelJetwing SeashellsRiverina HotelJetwing Ayurveda Pavilion
Palm Garden HotelBrowns Beach HotelEden hotelCinnamon Grand HotelJetwing St. Andrews
Cinnamon LakesideThe Tea Factory HotelJetwing Hunas FallsHeritance Ahungalla
Earls Regency
Chaaya CitadelChaaya Village
Jetwing Vil UyanaHeritance KandalamaRamada ResortBentota Beach HotelMermaid Hotel & Club
Saman VillasBandarawela HotelHotel Club OceanicCoral Gardens HotelYala Village HotelJetwing Lighthouse Hotel & SpaSiddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort
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Challenges Is the emphasis on Climate Change a fad or a fashion or way of life?
Is it Niche or mass market? Is the consumer willing to pay a premium?
Is it a profitable? Is it Sustainable?
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Ayubowan !!
May you
be
blessed
with
long
life
!! May
you
be
blessed
with
long
life
!!
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TOURISM AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Tuesday 22 nd September 2009Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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