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Chapter 5 Statement by Francesco Frangialli, Secretary-General of UNWTO, on the Occasion of the UN Conference on Climate Change (Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, 12 December 2007) Mr. President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Tourism contributes to global warming, and, at the same time, is a victim of climate change. Tourism is a central phenomenon of today’s word. It has become globalised. It is growing spectacularly, from 165 millions international arrivals in 1970, to 846 millions last year, and, undoubtedly, 1.6 billion by 2020. And this, without including domestic travel. A phenomenon of such magnitude could not remain without consequences for the climate on account of the greenhouse gas emissions generated by trips and stays. In turn, the warming caused by major human activities profoundly alters the conditions of tourism development. Small tropical islands and medium-altitude ski resorts are the first destinations to be affected. Others will follow, those for which the product is based on forests, glaciers, biodiversity and wildlife. I have two messages for you today. UNWTO, 9 July 2008 * * * The first message is that the tourism community will not shrink back. It will participate in the common effort led by the United Nations. Two weeks ago, the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization responsibly engaged itself. A consensus has been forged among our 153 members. I hope this Conference will reach the same level of consensus. UNWTO members agreed that we should not sidestep the issue, by arguing that the contribution of travel and tourism to greenhouse gas emissions is limited to 5% of the total – half of which for passenger air transport. It is true, but it is not a valid excuse. You can count on us. We are ready to take up our share of the burden. But, by the same token, we are also within our rights to tell the public opinion and the media: do not unfairly target tourism! It is an activity just as respectable as others, which satisfies needs that are just as essential. * * * I have a second message: never forget that tourism generates wealth, creates jobs, and contributes to the alleviation of poverty. Those who say: “do not travel far from home and avoid taking planes to save several tons of carbon emissions”, should think twice. Because these long-haul trips are often to countries that are home to the planet’s poorest populations, which – we know – will already be the first victims of warming. These communities, like Bali, would be doubly affected if we also deprive them of the economic contribution of tourism. * * *
22 Climate Change and Tourism – Responding to Global Challenges To the negotiators gathered here, we would like to say: you hold an important part of our industry’s destiny in your hands. Having come to Bali, you are tourists yourselves! You are part of the tourism economic pattern, even if you work in this conference room and do not stay on the beach! As tourists, as travellers, in the decisions you are going to take, do not forget the message of tourism. I thank you. UNWTO, 9 July 2008
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