Reviewing+the+Davos+Agreement+on+climate+change+and+tourism+Policy+Statement

The Hague International Model United Nations Nigel Mosley Sudan November 17, 2008 Environment Commission Sub-Commission 1 - Reviewing the Davos Agreement on climate change and tourism Policy Statement Sudan views the relationship between tourism and climate change as a delicate cycle that all nations should be aware of. Tourism is a major source of greenhouse gases, which climate change is a direct result of. As climate change continues to affect our world and the tourism sector continues to grow, the predicted impacts of climate change on tourism intensify. As a nation, Sudan hopes to increase its tourism both domestically and internationally in order to boost Sudan’s cultural image and to demonstrate the diplomacy of the country. Already, Sudan has embarked on the establishment of game reserves to protect the country’s diverse fauna, pointing out the Nemolie, Booma and Al-Zaraf game parks in the South, which have become highlights for tourists. The Sanganieb national marine reserve on the Red Sea coast and other wildlife reserves that protect against poaching give pride to Sudan, ensuring that generations to come will be able to enjoy Sudanese wildlife as we have. However, in Sudan’s efforts to expand its tourism sector, it pledges to adhere to all commitments made in the Davos Agreement on climate change and tourism. The Davos Agreement calls for the tourism sector to mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions, adapt the sector to changing climate conditions, apply technology to improve energy efficiency and to secure financial resources to help the poor regions of its country. Sudan understands the fragile situation that tourism is facing and approves that the Davos Agreement works to create sustainable tourism in the world’s varying climate conditions. Sudan will adhere to the Davos Agreement on climate change and tourism and urges all other nations to follow suite. Operative Clauses a) specialized teams inspect tourist destinations and activities such as resorts and hotels to determine the sustainability of the location, b) tourist activities and destinations are rated on a one to ten scale of sustainability, viewable by the public,
 * 1) __Supports__ the introduction of a inspection system where
 * 1) __Further invites__ the establishment of a rewards system for registered tourists based on the sustainability rating of past travels,
 * 1) __Calls upon__ governments to play a part in the adaptation of the tourism industry to climate change.