Transboundary Lessons from the COAST Project in Seychelles
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The goal of the COAST Project is to
Demonstrate and support the adoption of
best practices for sustainable tourism
to reduce the degradation of marine
and coastal environments of trans-boundary significance.
The COAST Project has dedicated additional efforts during the last year of
implementation
to capture and document BATs/BAPs arising from the demo
sites which can be used to facilitate replication, upscaling, and sustainability
of
actions at a national and regional level.
These BAPs/BATs have been
documented both at a country level and at a
trans-boundary level
.
This presentation emphasizes some of the
main transboundary lessons to
inspire discussion among partner countries.
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dopting
cleaner management
techniques and technologies
in the
African hospitality industry can help hotels
gain a competitive edge
and achieve a
healthier environment.
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In cooperation with the private sector, partner hotels
have improved their economic
performance, controlled costs and gained competitive edge
through the adoption of solutions
under
UNIDO’s TEST methodology
in
partnership
with local NCPCs, consultants , community
groups and public sector.
•
The results demonstrate
improved prospects for the coastal tourism through
balancing social,
economic and environmental management components.
Example from the ground
: ‘Saly hotels used TEST to cut unnecessary expenditure in a
challenging pricing market’
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he goals of
poverty reduction
and
job
creation
can be achieved through the promotion
of
community based entrepreneurs
involved
in activities related to the
conservation of
natural resources.
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Demand related to tourism
provide
a
great opportunity to create SMEs or income
generating activities involving the poor
.
•
Community based economic initiatives may have varying structures depending on
specific sites.
They may include both private and public sectors as well
.
•
They can also be
excellent partners
for local and national
tourism administrations
to
engage with in the
sustainable management
of a destination
.
Example from the ground
: ‘In Kartong and Ada, tourism stakeholders associations have been created and provide
business opportunities to locals, while at the same time they have created interesting tourism activities’
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Local
tourism stakeholders
can
play a leading role in the
conservation of
biodiversity
in
coastal tourism
destinations.
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Stakeholders in the tourism sector can become
nature protection leaders.
•
Diverse mechanisms
have been demonstrated in the COAST project where tourism
stakeholders have engaged in activities such as:
mangrove regeneration, beach forestation,
support to marine conservation and improved waste management
.
•
Three
Biodiversity champions trainings
organized by UNWTO in The Gambia, Tanzania and
Ghana with
positive impact.
Example from the ground
:
‘In Ada, turtle tours provide the Ghana Wildlife Service an opportunity to obtain
local economic benefits while fostering engagement in wildlife conservation’
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Private/community/public partnerships
enable the development of new
environmental services and economic
activities
and improve
local management
of the coastal zone.
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Hospitality industries
are a major producer of
waste in many coastal destinations
. Demo sites
like Ghana, Senegal and Kenya have developed community
public and private sector
partnerships
using the
ST-EP
and
TEST
methodologies to
enhance emerging economic activities
related to waste management and recycling.
Example from the ground
: ‘A recycling facility in Watamu enables recycling of inorganic/plastic waste generated by hotels
as well as from the beaches, providing incentives for better environmental management of beach areas and improved
local economy’.
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Planning in coastal areas
must be understood as an
integrated and dynamic process
,
requiring the
coordination of various activities
within the same
space (e.g. tourism, fisheries, transport, industry)
anticipating both present and future
environmental
pressures.
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In coastal areas various activities have to co-exist
within a limited space.
•
Conflicts on land uses
among investment actors/tourism developers/communities
are common. The level of local development (reflecting access to basic needs) may be
low while
poverty levels remain high.
•
Coastal areas present rich and sensitive ecosystems
on which local communities may
be very dependant. Coastal destinations are also highly vulnerable to
climate change
.
Example from the ground
: ‘In Saly and Watamu improved shore management actions supported by the
COAST project have contributed to enforcing participatory and integrated planning practices’.
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Drafting and enforcing sustainable
management
plans at local/national levels are
necessary to
enhance a coordinated
government framework
in which the tourism
sector is actively contributing to long term
sustainability.
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Example from the ground
: ‘In Cameroon the COAST Project supported the World Bank to establish an inter-council
tourism office within the Demo site. In both Kenya and Tanzania work is on-going to revitalize ICZM working groups and
committees. In Nigeria (Badagry) project activities contributed to the development of the tourism master plan working
primarily to strengthen local government capacity.’
•
COAST Project
countries have all developed
national and local level action plans
to support
improved governance and address management gaps
.
•
These action planning processes have
encouraged enhanced understanding
and improved
cross sector discussions among key stakeholders which are beginning to
lead to practical action
and proposed regulatory changes.
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Codes of conduct
and
marine zoning
are effective and essential tools to ensure
better conservation of
reef and marine
areas
within Coastal destinations.
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Coastal destinations commonly contain rich and fragile ecosystems
which are
increasingly
under human pressure.
•
Sectorial interests
(e.g. tourism, artisanal fishing, mining) commonly exacerbate conflicts, the
COAST Project has
intervened successfully to develop Codes of Conduct
as a mechanism to
reduce and mitigate resource management impasses.
Example from the ground
: ‘
In Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, CoC are being implemented to improve boat and marine
resource users understanding and to regulate their activities while sustaining local livelihoods.’
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Heritage, cultural and traditional
practices
are powerful drivers attracting
tourists to coastal areas while providing
niche
opportunities to expand the benefits of
tourism to the poor.
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Example:
‘Through supporting an ecotourism trail in the forest, Cameroon’s Ministry of
Tourism is providing new opportunities to value the Bagyeli pygmy culture, while protecting
the habitat of this community’.
•
In different demo sites the COAST project has capitalized on the
rich cultural heritage
of each area.
•
In a
globally competitive tourism context
, African culture and heritage are important
assets to differentiate these destinations.
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ECO
TOURISM
RMRM
STG&M
technology
culture
entrepreneurship
Ecosystems
management
Governance &
regulation
biodiversity
Environmental services
planning
Thank you
Obrigado
Merci
The COAST Project aims to promote sustainable tourism practices to protect marine and coastal environments. Through the documentation of Best Available Practices (BAPs) and Best Appropriate Technologies (BATs) at transboundary sites, the project emphasizes the importance of cleaner management techniques in the African hospitality industry and community-based economic initiatives for poverty reduction. Partner hotels have shown improved economic performance and environmental sustainability through collaboration with UNIDO and local stakeholders. This presentation highlights key evidence and outcomes from the project's efforts in Seychelles.
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6thSTEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Mahe, Seychelles 11-14 June, 2014 COAST PROJECT REGIONAL EMERGING EVIDENCE AND RESULTS (SCM Day 1: 11 June 2014) Hugh Gibbon & Marla McCarroll Pinto Rodrigues Regional & HQ Technical Coordinators COAST Project
DEMONSTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF RESULTS The goal of the COAST Project is to Demonstrate and support the adoption of best practices for sustainable tourism to reduce the degradation of marine and coastal environments of trans-boundary significance. The COAST Project has dedicated additional efforts during the last year of implementation to capture and document BATs/BAPs arising from the demo sites which can be used to facilitate replication, upscaling, and sustainability of actions at a national and regional level. These BAPs/BATs have been documented both at a country level and at a trans-boundary level. This presentation emphasizes some of the main transboundary lessons to inspire discussion among partner countries.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #1 Adopting cleaner management techniques and technologies in the African hospitality industry can help hotels gain a competitive edge and achieve a healthier environment.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #1 In cooperation with the private sector, partner hotels have improved their economic performance, controlled costs and gained competitive edge through the adoption of solutions underUNIDO s TEST methodology in partnership with local NCPCs, consultants , community groups and public sector. The results demonstrate improved prospects for the coastal tourism through balancing social, economic and environmental management components. Example from the ground: Saly hotels used TEST to cut unnecessary expenditure in a challenging pricing market
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #2 The goals of poverty reduction and job creation can be achieved through the promotion of community based entrepreneurs involved in activities related to the conservation of natural resources.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #2 Demand related to tourism provide a great opportunity to create SMEs or income generating activities involving the poor. Community based economic initiatives may have varying structures depending on specific sites. They may include both private and public sectors as well. They can also be excellent partners for local and national tourism administrations to engage with in the sustainable management of a destination. Example from the ground: In Kartong and Ada, tourism stakeholders associations have been created and provide business opportunities to locals, while at the same time they have created interesting tourism activities
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #3 Local tourism stakeholders can play a leading role in the conservation of biodiversity in coastal tourism destinations.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #3 Stakeholders in the tourism sector can become nature protection leaders. Diverse mechanisms have been demonstrated in the COAST project where tourism stakeholders have engaged in activities such as: mangrove regeneration, beach forestation, support to marine conservation and improved waste management. Three Biodiversity champions trainings organized by UNWTO in The Gambia, Tanzania and Ghana with positive impact. Example from the ground: In Ada, turtle tours provide the Ghana Wildlife Service an opportunity to obtain local economic benefits while fostering engagement in wildlife conservation
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #4 Private/community/public partnerships enable the development of new environmental services and economic activities and improve local management of the coastal zone.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #4 Hospitality industries are a major producer of waste in many coastal destinations. Demo sites like Ghana, Senegal and Kenya have developed community public and private sector partnerships using the ST-EP and TEST methodologies to enhance emerging economic activities related to waste management and recycling. Example from the ground: A recycling facility in Watamu enables recycling of inorganic/plastic waste generated by hotels as well as from the beaches, providing incentives for better environmental management of beach areas and improved local economy .
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #5 Planning in coastal areas must be understood as an integrated and dynamic process, requiring the coordination of various activities within the same space (e.g. tourism, fisheries, transport, industry) anticipating both present and future environmental pressures.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #5 In coastal areas various activities have to co-exist within a limited space. Conflicts on land uses among investment actors/tourism developers/communities are common. The level of local development (reflecting access to basic needs) may be low while poverty levels remain high. Coastal areas present rich and sensitive ecosystems on which local communities may be very dependant. Coastal destinations are also highly vulnerable to climate change. Example from the ground: In Saly and Watamu improved shore management actions supported by the COAST project have contributed to enforcing participatory and integrated planning practices .
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #6 Drafting and enforcing sustainable management plans at local/national levels are necessary to enhance a coordinated government framework in which the tourism sector is actively contributing to long term sustainability.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #6 COAST Project countries have all developed national and local level action plans to support improved governance and address management gaps. These action planning processes have encouraged enhanced understanding and improved cross sector discussions among key stakeholders which are beginning to lead to practical action and proposed regulatory changes. Example from the ground: In Cameroon the COAST Project supported the World Bank to establish an inter-council tourism office within the Demo site. In both Kenya and Tanzania work is on-going to revitalize ICZM working groups and committees. In Nigeria (Badagry) project activities contributed to the development of the tourism master plan working primarily to strengthen local government capacity.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #7 Codes of conduct and marine zoning are effective and essential tools to ensure better conservation of reef and marine areas within Coastal destinations.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #7 Coastal destinations commonly contain rich and fragile ecosystems which are increasingly under human pressure. Sectorial interests (e.g. tourism, artisanal fishing, mining) commonly exacerbate conflicts, the COAST Project has intervened successfully to develop Codes of Conduct as a mechanism to reduce and mitigate resource management impasses. Example from the ground: In Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, CoC are being implemented to improve boat and marine resource users understanding and to regulate their activities while sustaining local livelihoods.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #8 Heritage, cultural and traditional practices are powerful drivers attracting tourists to coastal areas while providing niche opportunities to expand the benefits of tourism to the poor.
MAJOR TRANSBOUNDARY EVIDENCE #8 In different demo sites the COAST project has capitalized on the rich cultural heritage of each area. In a globally competitive tourism context, African culture and heritage are important assets to differentiate these destinations. Example: Through supporting an ecotourism trail in the forest, Cameroon s Ministry of Tourism is providing new opportunities to value the Bagyeli pygmy culture, while protecting the habitat of this community .
RMRM EMS Governance & regulation planning Environmental services Ecosystems management technology biodiversity ECO TOURISM entrepreneurship culture STG&M
