UNWTO e-Tourism Climate Change Award

United ‎Nations World Tourism Organization

According to Geoffrey Lipman UNWTO Assistant Secretary General: "No one now doubts the reality of Climate Change and the UN system is committed to seeking solutions that are coherent with other global challenges. This is important for tourism and in seeking solutions we are conscious of MDG 8 and its support for Public Private Partnerships, which is a foundation for tourism strategy"

Objective: To identify and recognise innovative responses to climate change by the travel sector reflected on web sites

Award: UNWTO Plaque and publicity through UNWTO system

Criteria: How does the web site "raise awareness at destinations and in generating markets, in order to change consumption behaviour to generate more climate friendly tourism choices" (for example: encouraging carbon neutral travel)

Who Can Enter: Website Entries from around the world will be accepted so long as they feature, market, or sell a Canadian destination, product, attraction, or experience.

Cost: Free - there is no cost to enter these awards to companies in the travel and tourism industry

Judging: Each entry will be reviewed by a panel of experts selected by UNWTO

Closing Date: Sunday 14 October 2007 (Midnight PDT)

Click here for more info on the UNWTO's 2nd International Conference on Climate and Tourism.