Fosters the adoption of SCP and energy and resource efficiency measures through the introduction of different tools and training while promoting the adoption of voluntary green certification; develops an online Self-Assessment Tool for MSMEs; promotes access to green finance for MSMEs of the tourism sector in order for them to adopt SCP and resource efficiency measures, while creating appropriate enabling environment for related policies.
The specific objectives include:
Raise the awareness of consumers and SMEs in the tourism sector about SCP and ERE practices;
Build capacity and technical readiness of tourism SMEs to adopt SCP and ERE measures;
Develop new green financing products tailored to the needs of SMEs in the tourism sector;
Facilitate and advance the national policy dialogue and policy formulation on SCP and ERE implementation;
Promote industry commitments geared towards achieving the country’s Green Economy goals by facilitating the development of voluntary ERE certification targeted at tourism SMEs.