Africa's Green Economy Summit’s Post

GRANT OPPORTUNITY Program: Regenerative Tourism Catalyst Grant Program Entity: The Ocean Foundation Location: Multiple locations Award: $5,000 – $15,000 Deadline: June 30, 2024 Description: “As the only community foundation for the ocean, The Ocean Foundation’s 501(c)(3) mission is to support, strengthen, and promote those organizations dedicated to reversing the trend of destruction of ocean environments around the world. We focus our collective expertise on emerging threats to generate cutting-edge solutions and better strategies for implementation.” Eligible Activities: -Needs assessment and gap analysis (include aspect on implementation). -Stakeholder engagement including community engagement. -Capacity building including trainings and workshops. -Voluntourism Project Design and Implementation. -Tourism Impact Assessment and planning to reduce impact. -Implementing regenerative/sustainability components for hospitality or guest services. Eligibility & Requirements: To be considered for this award, applying institutions must be based in one of the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Grenada, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Sao Tome e Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St.Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Timor Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. For more information: https://lnkd.in/etYCRgxi #conservationopportunity #conservationopportunitypr #grantopportunities #oceanfoundation #regenerativetourism 

Huge thanks to Melissa Foley for her super-packed presentation on leveraging sustainability for business growth & safe guarding the planet. A #powershift 💪, It's exciting to see how #AfricanSMEs can now capitalize on SDGs, digital tools, effective communication to access global markets. The days of relying on handouts are behind us! With a clear sustainability strategy at the forefront, African SMEs can now set and track sustainable development goals, educate travelers on responsible tourism practices & tap into global markets and opportunities for FREEEEE 🤯 !! Natalia Rosa Paul de Waal Zimbabwe Tourism Authority #SustainableTourism #Digitalization #SMEs #TourismGrowth #WorldBank #ZimbabweTourismAuthority #MinistryOfTourismAndHospitality

📯 We are thrilled to share the news that we are commencing a new project, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union (EU), implemented by CNVP North Macedonia. 👉 The new project, “Capacity Building Programme for Sustainable Tourism with focus on Non-Timber Forest Products,” was signed between CNVP North Macedonia and UNDP North Macedonia and will be implemented for the next 30 months. ✅ The primary objective of the project is to establish and endorse the local value chain in Prespa, including indigenous cuisine, handcrafts, and abundant natural resources found in NTFPs.   📌The activities which will be undertaken by CNVP are part of the project „EU for Prespa - Restoration of natural resources and enhancing sustainable agriculture and tourism“, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP. 📎 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d6Y_WW4K #CNVPNorthMacedonia #UNDPNorthMacedonia #NewProject #DevelopmentOfThePrespaRegion

KENYAN INVESTMENT CONFERENCE TO HIGHLIGHT MARINE TOURISM POTENTIAL IN AFRICA`S BLUE ECONOMY ➡ Africa’s rapidly expanding blue economy, offering numerous tourism and investment opportunities, will be highlighted at BlueInvest Africa 2024 in Diani, Kenya, on July 3-4. ➡ Organized by the European Union and the Government of Kenya, the event aims to showcase high-growth blue economy projects in sectors like tourism, transport, fishing, aquaculture, biotechnology, and renewable energy. ➡ Africa's blue economy, currently generating around $300 billion annually and supporting nearly 50 million jobs, is projected to grow to $405 billion by 2030. Marine tourism, a key component, holds immense potential for economic growth and sustainable development. ➡ With its diverse coastlines, rich marine biodiversity, and vibrant cultural heritage, Africa can attract eco-conscious travellers, drive revenue, create jobs, and support local communities, contributing to a resilient and sustainable blue economy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/duxHRJwy #voice4africa #blueeconomy #marinetourism #kenya #africa Photo Credit: Favour Anyula_unsplash

📢 New insights from the EU Urban Agenda: #GreeningCities and #SustainableTourism Consultation Reports are now accessible❗ The newly released reports summarize valuable feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders, including EU institutions, Member States, urban authorities, EU networks, private organizations, research bodies, and civil society. This feedback was gathered during the extensive consultation process for the Action Plans, which took place from June 6 to July 31, 2024. In total, 94 stakeholders participated, submitting responses that highlighted core areas for improvement. Both reports emphasise the commitment of each UAEU Partnership to include stakeholder voices in crafting strategies that address real-world needs and challenges. The final Action Plans are now better equipped to promote sustainability across Europe’s cities and tourism destinations. 🌱 🔗 Read the article to learn more about the consultation reports:  https://lnkd.in/dMKWN-Bk #UAEU #SustainableCities #GreeningCities #SustainableTourism 

🌱 Updates from the EU Urban Agenda Thematic Partnerships 🌱 Upon finalising an extensive consultation process with 94 diverse stakeholders, the EU Urban Agenda Partnerships for 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 and 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚 have released new reports that will feed into the Urban Agenda Action Plans. These reports summarise stakeholders’ perspectives and outline some strategies for addressing some of the most burning urban challenges of today. You can check these reports via the link in the original post The EU Thematic Partnerships are collaborative initiatives within the Urban Agenda for the EU, a framework established in 2016 to promote sustainable development in European cities. #GreeningCities #SustainableTourism #UAEU

🌍 Africa is paving the way toward sustainable urban mobility! Inspiring initiatives from Kigali to Dakar demonstrate how cities can transform public spaces, reduce emissions, and prioritise people over cars. From electric BRT systems and e-mobility charters to car-free zones, these scalable solutions offer valuable insights for sustainable transport worldwide. 🚴♀️🚊 Read more and discover how Africa is inspiring change: https://bit.ly/4h2Cyxg #WeChangeTransport (CT)

Given the rapid infrastructure and tourism developments in Gilgit-Baltistan, understanding their profound impacts on local communities is crucial, as these changes pose unique challenges and offer unprecedented opportunities for sustainable development. It particularly assesses the effects of infrastructure developments, such as the Karakoram Highway and the Belt and Road Initiative, from 1978 to 2022.

📢 Check out this JHTM paper! "Transforming Communities: Analyzing the effects of infrastructure and tourism development on social capital, livelihoods, and resilience in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan" 📝 By: Asif Hussain (Sustainability and Resilience Institute, New Zealand), Ante Mandić (University of Split, Croatia), Francesc Fusté-Forné (University of Girona, Spain) 📍 Explore how rapid infrastructure and tourism development in Gilgit-Baltistan are reshaping social capital, livelihoods, and community resilience. 🔍 This study dives into the impacts of transformative projects like the Karakoram Highway and Belt and Road Initiative from 1978–2022. It highlights challenges like cultural commodification, authenticity issues, and unregulated tourism while advocating for balanced, sustainable development to protect these remote communities. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gQYWYGT8 #IsolatedCommunities #Livelihood #CommunityWellbeing #SocialCapital #SustainableTourismDevelopment #TourismResearch #HospitalityResearch #JHTM #JournalOfHospitalityAndTourism

Today, as we continue our site inspections following the conclusion of the Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) on April 12th, 2024, we have arrived at Cape Winelands Airport. A captivating byline caught my attention: "The Airport leaves the City, the City follows the Airport, the Airport becomes the city." I find this statement to be quite profound and believe that investors and governments across Africa should seriously consider its implications. #tourisminvestmentforumafrica #travel2sa #newflysaanigeria #southafrica @tourism_investment_forum_ @travel2sa @newflysaanigeria