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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
20 October 2021 @ 11:00 - 12:30
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
How islands can become green destinations and reduce costs, while engaging local communities with new business models. The Maldives’ case study and the Greening the Islands Certification
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Abstract
How can sustainability and technological solutions help islands to develop a new tourism market focused on green destinations, while reducing their costs on energy, water, waste and mobility? The workshop will update on the activities of the dedicated GTI task force discussing new business approaches for island resorts to involve local communities in the sustainable transition, as well as for public islands, where workers often live and inhabitants set up distributed guesthouse models.
In a strengthened effort to accompany islands on the path to become sustainable destinations, the new Greening the Islands Certification will be presented. The GTI Observatory Global Index is an integral part of the programme, allowing to assess and monitor islands’ progress in the various sectors.
Draft Agenda
11.00 Introduction & Moderation
- Gianni Chianetta – Director, Greening the Islands
11.05 Welcome
- Dr. Abdulla Mausoom – Maldives’ Minister of Tourism
- Dr. Abdulla Naseer – Maldives’ Minister of State for Environment, Climate Change and Technology
11.15 Presentation
Renewable energy as a driver for a sustainable tourism
- Amjad Abdulla – Head of Partnership, International Renewable Energy Agency
Financing the change
- Jaimes Kolantharaj – Senior Energy Specialist, Energy Division, South Asia Department, Asian Development Bank
New business model to include local communities
- Mohamed Raaidh – Managing Director, MITDC
GTIO Global Index and Greening the Islands Certification programme
- Gianni Chianetta – Director, Greening the Islands
- Albert Salman – President, Green Destinations
12.00 Round table
Panelists:
- Bruce Bromley – CFO SONEVA
- Mariyam Mooha Midhath – Assistant Engineer, STELCO
- Layal Shakir – Engineer, FENAKA Corporation limited
