scholarly journals La pandemia COVID-19 y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible. Estrategias para la reconversión de los destinos turísticos de masas españoles

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-25
Author(s):  
Ariadna Gabarda-Mallorquí ◽  
Rosa Maria Fraguell
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Physical Distance ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Mass Tourism ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Work Structure

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has put the mass tourism sector in Spain in check. The measures to contain the spread of the virus have led to the loss of millions of euros and thousands of jobs in the sector. There are three factors regarding mass tourism management that make the sector even more fragile, jeopardizing its recovery once the pandemic is under control: currently, tourist destinations cannot yet guarantee physical distance, their work structure is not inclusive, and there are not enough multi-sector global alliances. These three circumstances do not allow the sector to be more resilient and able to face future outbreaks. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are, today more than ever, essential for the adaptation of the sector to new post-COVID-19 phases. Thus, with a strategy based on objectives 3, 8 and 17, the sector will move towards healthier, more inclusive and more cooperative tourist destinations, being able to face new outbreaks and even future health crises.

The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease and Sustainable Development Goals: mapping the way forward

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Kajee ◽  
E. Sobngwi ◽  
A. Macnab ◽  
A. S. Daar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Developmental Origins ◽  
Future Health ◽  
United Nations General ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Synergistic Approach ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Considerable Benefit

In this paper, meant to stimulate debate, we argue that there is considerable benefit in approaching together the implementation of two seemingly separate recent developments. First, on the global development agenda, we have the United Nations General Assembly’s 2015 finalized list of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Several of the SDGs are related to health. Second, the field of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) has garnered enough compelling evidence demonstrating that early exposures in life affect not only future health, but that the effects of that exposure can be transmitted across generations – necessitating that we begin to focus on prevention. We argue that implementing the SDGs and DOHaD together will be beneficial in several ways; and will require attending to multiple, complex and multidisciplinary approaches as we reach the point of translating science to policy to impact. Here, we begin by providing the context for our work and making the case for a mutually reinforcing, synergistic approach to implementing SDGs and DOHaD, particularly in Africa. To do this, we initiate discussion via an early mapping of some of the overlapping considerations between SDGs and DOHaD.

scholarly journals Health research and knowledge translation for achieving the sustainable development goals: tackling the hurdles

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i36-i40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin R Sipido ◽  
Iveta Nagyova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Future Health ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Disease Mechanisms ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
And Training

Abstract We are far from reaching the sustainable development goals (SDGs) for health despite a wealth of novel insights in disease mechanisms and possible solutions. Why have we failed in knowledge translation and implementation? Starting from the case of cardiovascular diseases as one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases, we examine barriers and hurdles, and perspectives for future health research. Health has multiple links with other SDGs. To accelerate the progress towards a healthy society, health research needs to take a broader view and become more cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral. As one example, behavioural studies will underpin better prevention and treatment adherence. The next generation workforce in health and research needs an adapted education and training to implement more effective health approaches. As well, only effective dialogue and communication between researchers, practitioners, society and policymakers can lead to translation of evidence into policies, addressing the complexity of socioeconomic factors and commercial interests. Within Europe, health research needs a comprehensive vision and strategy that connects to achieving better health, as one of the interconnected SDGs.

scholarly journals Synergies and Trade-Offs in the Sustainable Development Goals—The Implications of the Icelandic Tourism Sector

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 4223
Author(s):  
David Cook ◽  
Nína Saviolidis ◽  
Brynhildur Davíðsdóttir ◽  
Lára Jóhannsdóttir ◽  
Snjólfur Ólafsson
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Governance Institutions ◽  
And Performance

The development of major economic sectors can provide the bedrock on which long-lasting national economic prosperity is formed. Iceland’s tourism sector is an example of a rapidly expanded industry in recent years, to the extent that it has become the largest sectoral contributor to the nation’s economy. The growth of the sector has led to a number of sustainability impacts, thus presenting opportunities and challenges in terms of meeting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Using the case study of Iceland, this paper aims to advance the conceptual understanding of the synergies and trade-offs between a nation’s tourism sector and performance across the 169 targets of the SDGs. Empirical results were derived from four theme-based focus groups comprised of expert participants, who were tasked with completing scoresheets concerning their perception of the extent of synergies and trade-offs for each target. The majority (126 in number) of the mean scoresheet outcomes for the SDG targets revealed neither synergies nor trade-offs. However, 32 synergies and 11 trade-offs were identified. Many of the target synergies related to new economic opportunities, such as jobs, employment, and training for young people. Target trade-offs tended to be environmental and social. In particular, concern was voiced about the greenhouse gas emissions of the Icelandic tourism sector, which derives from international aviation, cruise ships, and rental car usage. The outcomes of this study are of particular relevance to tourism companies, policy-makers, and governance institutions, all of whom are increasingly endeavouring to link their activities with the fulfilment of the SDGs, maximising synergies, mitigating the extent of any potential trade-offs, and potentially transforming trade-offs into synergies. Furthermore, the results are likely of interest to academics focused on researching the broad sustainability impacts of economic sectors and their contribution to meeting the visionary goals of the SDGs.

scholarly journals Tourism Management in Azerbaijan Under Sustainable Development: Impact of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 195-207
Author(s):  
Farhad Rahmanov ◽  
Ramilya Aliyeva ◽  
Anna Rosokhata ◽  
Nataliia Letunovska
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Bulgarian Academy ◽  
Middle East Countries ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Impact

The article is devoted to the current issue of 2020 on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in general, Azerbaijan in particular, and overcoming this crisis, taking into account the main aspects and goals of sustainable development. The primary purpose of the article is to form recommendations for compliance with the goals of sustainable development in the tourism industry of Azerbaijan with the levelling of events caused by the influence of COVID-19. A review of the scientific literature concluded that the issue of tourism marketing in crisis conditions is always complicated and multifaceted. The development of the tourism sector is a positive change for the host countries, which helps to solve problems in other areas of the economy. The article presents the dynamics of development of the tourism industry in recent years in the world, in the group of Middle East countries, which respectively includes Azerbaijan. The leading quantitative indicators of tourism development in Azerbaijan, neighbouring countries, and Ukraine were compared. The relevance of this study is that a systematic restart of the tourism sector after the end of quarantine measures is a necessary condition to take into account all the preferences, requests, and concerns of citizens who are direct participants in the economic component of tourism. During the preparation of the material, a marketing survey of Azerbaijani citizens was conducted to study the potential impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry. The survey was conducted on April 13-21, 2020, by a team of researchers from the University of Northampton (UK), the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, University of National and World Economy (Bulgaria). The article highlights the main results of this study, based on which the critical inquiries of Azerbaijani citizens regarding the restart of tourism in the country were formed. The analytical method of the article analyzes the goals of sustainable development, announced following the Resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 25, and which become most relevant in the context of 2020 and are a challenge for modern society and Azerbaijan in particular. As a result of this study, recommendations were made to restart the tourism sector in Azerbaijan, given compliance with and implementation of sustainable development goals. The results of this study can be useful for the governing institutions of Azerbaijan and other countries in which the tourism industry has developed dynamically and rapidly over the past few years. Keywords tourism, sustainable development goals, COVID-19 impact, social aspects of tourism, tourist choice, restart of tourism, health of citizens.

scholarly journals Improving Sustainable Development of Eco-Tourism in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-103
Author(s):  
Edwin Otieno Ogweno
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Good Time ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Conservation Organizations

Eco-tourism is generally defined as the type of tourism that involves visiting a natural environment without interfering with its habitat. The tourism industry is a multibillion-dollar industry that continues to expand and evolve around the world, however, to achieve sustainable growth, it requires a shift in planning and as a result, more focus on eco-tourism. When thinking of tourism, one thinks of a certain group of people visiting a particular destination for sightseeing, holiday vacations, and to have a good time; while that could be true, tourism touches on more than that. The tourism sector, besides just the gratification and exchange of culture, also involves environmental aspects, social aspects, and sustainability. As the world strives to achieve long-term growth targets in the sustainable development goals, eco-tourism continues to receive much attention. Eco tourism has been related to programs for sustainable development in protected areas, community-based conservation organizations, and in many aspects aimed at achieving sustainable development goals on environmental and habitat protection. In order to sustainably improve the eco-tourism sector, there is a need for continuous education, a supportive policy environment, and more research on the sector

Community-Based Tourism and the Sustainable Development of Rural Territories

2021 ◽  
pp. 193-213
Author(s):  
Nadine Heleno ◽  
Filipa Brandão ◽  
Zélia Breda
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Mass Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
High Participation ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Rural Destinations

Nowadays, trends in the tourism sector are changing, and tourists are increasingly looking for an authentic experience. They wish to escape from mass tourism and urban spaces, as well as their awareness for sustainability is increasing. In response to this trend, community-based tourism in rural settings has the potential to meet the demand requirements, while ensuring benefits to the territory and community of rural destinations. The present chapter aims to present the dynamics of community-based tourism and how it can promote regional development in rural, low-density regions, in accordance to the Sustainable Development Goals, and with high participation of residents in the several areas of the tourism industry.

scholarly journals The Future Health Workforce: Integrated Solutions and Models of Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2849
Author(s):  
Madhan Balasubramanian ◽  
Stephanie Short
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Models Of Care ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Universal Health

The health workforce is a vital aspect of health systems, both essential in improving patient and population health outcomes and in addressing contemporary challenges such as universal health coverage (UHC) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) [...]

Including residents in the rebranding of tourist destinations to achieve sustainable development goals

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
John Bowen ◽  
Sandra Sotomayor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Brand Identity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Identity Elements

PurposeThis paper aims to indicate the importance of including residents in the rebranding of a destination.Design/methodology/approachThis article is based on a literature review.FindingsThe World Tourism Organization recently adapted the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to show their relevance to tourism. The quality of life of the residents was a common theme of these goals. Through a review of literature, the paper identified the negative and positive effects of tourism on the residents' quality of life. This was done to show how destination management organizations (DMOs) could design and manage their tourism activities to avoid the negative effects on residents and maximize the positive benefits.Originality/valueAs tourist destinations strive to meet sustainability goals, we argue that many will have to be rebranded. The paper shows how through the rebranding process the destination can create brand identity elements that communicate as well as guide their sustainability efforts. Also, just as corporations need to include and have employees that believe and support the company's brand identity elements, DMOs must include residents in the branding process and gain their support of the destination's brand identity elements. As practical implications for DMOs, the paper shows the importance of developing tourism policies that will enhance the life of residents, demonstrating how this can be accomplished through a rebranding process. As research implications, there is a call for researchers to measure the results of destination's rebranding efforts including the satisfaction of residents as a construct. To accomplish this there is also a need to develop a reliable and valid scale of resident satisfaction with tourism polices.

scholarly journals THE STRATEGICMANAGEMENT OF LAKE TOBA DEVELOPMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Posma Sariguna Johnson Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
The World ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Government ◽  
Volcanic Caldera

To fulfill Sustainable Development Goals which is a document that become a reference in the framework of development in the world, one of the goals is the suistainable tourism issue for welfare. The government wants to make Lake Toba as one of the priority tourist destinations. Lake Toba with the beauty of the largest volcanic caldera in the world can invite demand for both domestic and foreign tourists. It is important to improve theenvironmental condition of the lake itself and how the infrastructure to reach the tourist destinations. The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the strategic management of Lake Toba development. The research method used is qualitative method. The government wants the best strategy with various implementations to prepare Lake Toba as a world tourism destination.

scholarly journals Synergies and Trade-offs in the Sustainable Development Goals – the Implications of the Icelandic Tourism Sector

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Cook ◽  
Nína Saviolidis ◽  
Brynhildur Davíðsdóttir ◽  
Lára Jóhannsdóttir ◽  
Snjólfur Ólafsson
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
And Performance

The development of major economic sectors can provide the bedrock on which long-lasting national economic prosperity is formed. Iceland’s tourism sector is an example of a rapidly expanded industry in recent years, to the extent that it has become the largest sectoral contributor to the nation’s economy. The growth of the sector has led to a number of sustainability impacts, thus presenting opportunities and challenges in terms of meeting the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Using the case study of Iceland, this paper aims to advance conceptual understanding of the synergies and trade-offs between a nation’s tourism sector and performance across the 169 targets of the SDGs. Empirical results were derived from four theme-based focus groups, comprised of expert participants, who were tasked with completing scoresheets concerning their perception of the extent of synergies and trade-offs for each target. The majority (126 in number) of the mean scoresheet outcomes for the SDG targets revealed neither synergies nor trade-offs. However, 32 synergies and 11 trade-offs were identified. Many of the target synergies related to new economic opportunities, such as jobs, employment and training for young people. Target trade-offs tended to be environmental and social. In particular, concern was voiced about the greenhouse gas emissions of the Icelandic tourism sector, which derives from international aviation, cruise ships and rental car usage. The outcomes of this study are of particular relevance to tourism companies, policy-makers and governance institutes, all of whom are increasingly endeavouring to link their activities with the fulfilment of the SDGs, maximising synergies, mitigating the extent of any potential trade-offs, and potentially transforming trade-offs into synergies. Furthermore, the results are likely of interest to academics focused on researching the broad sustainability impacts of economic sectors and their contribution to meeting the visionary goals of the SDGs.

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