FTAN PRESIDENT MAKES A CLARION CALL TO DECARBONIZE AND PROMOTE GREEN INDUSTRIALIZATION IN THE TOURISM AND TRADE SECTORS IN AFRICA CONTINENT
The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria,
FTAN, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has called on the various governments and tourism
Stakeholders to think more about the future of how to decarbonize and promote
green industrialization in the tourism and trade sectors in the African continent.
The President of FTAN who was represented by the Coordinator, FTAN Ekiti State
Chapter, Dr. Abioye Adedipe made the submission at the opening ceremony of the
Ist Africa Tourism Climate Action Forum, ATCAF organized by Sayari Dunia
Sustainable Tourism Foundation, Mrs. Abigael Olagbaye held at Bishop Adetiloye
Hall, Trade Fair, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria on Friday 24 November, 2023
with the theme: Decarbonisation and Green Industrialisation of Tourism and Trade
in Africa.
The President, FTAN emphasized the need to invest in renewable energy sources to power accommodation and transportation systems. This will involve the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, or the use of biofuels for vehicles and planes. Additionally, by promoting sustainable travel practices among tourists, such as encouraging the use of public transportation, supporting local businesses, and reducing waste, can help minimize the industry's environmental footprint. Embracing green technologies and sustainable practices in the tourism and trade industries will not only mitigate the impacts of climate change but also create new opportunities for growth and development. This will require collaboration between governments, businesses, and communities to ensure that we can build a resilient and sustainable future for Africa. By doing so together, we can reduce our carbon footprint, create new jobs, and protect our precious natural resources for future generations. Let us work together to prioritize decarbonization and green industrialization in tourism and trade, and show the world that Africa is leading the way in sustainable development.
The opening ceremony of the forum attracted the presence of the Conservator-General of Nigeria, Dr Ibrahim Goni, who was represented by Mr Emmanuel Ntuyang,, Hon. Commissioner for Environment, Ekiti, Hon. Tosin Aluko, represented by Mr. Tunde, Director General, Bureau of Tourism Development, Ekiti State, Amb. Wale Ojo–Lanre Esq, Executive Secretary, Ekiti State Forestry Commission, Mr. Matthew Famuagun, Senior Special Adviser to Ekiti state Governor on Green Economy on Climate Change, Dr. Akinyemi Akinyugha and many other dignitaries and personalities.
The President, FTAN emphasized the need to invest in renewable energy sources to power accommodation and transportation systems. This will involve the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, or the use of biofuels for vehicles and planes. Additionally, by promoting sustainable travel practices among tourists, such as encouraging the use of public transportation, supporting local businesses, and reducing waste, can help minimize the industry's environmental footprint. Embracing green technologies and sustainable practices in the tourism and trade industries will not only mitigate the impacts of climate change but also create new opportunities for growth and development. This will require collaboration between governments, businesses, and communities to ensure that we can build a resilient and sustainable future for Africa. By doing so together, we can reduce our carbon footprint, create new jobs, and protect our precious natural resources for future generations. Let us work together to prioritize decarbonization and green industrialization in tourism and trade, and show the world that Africa is leading the way in sustainable development.
The opening ceremony of the forum attracted the presence of the Conservator-General of Nigeria, Dr Ibrahim Goni, who was represented by Mr Emmanuel Ntuyang,, Hon. Commissioner for Environment, Ekiti, Hon. Tosin Aluko, represented by Mr. Tunde, Director General, Bureau of Tourism Development, Ekiti State, Amb. Wale Ojo–Lanre Esq, Executive Secretary, Ekiti State Forestry Commission, Mr. Matthew Famuagun, Senior Special Adviser to Ekiti state Governor on Green Economy on Climate Change, Dr. Akinyemi Akinyugha and many other dignitaries and personalities.
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