Natura Glamping

Boosting Sustainable Tourism Through Certification

EUROPEAN GOOD PRACTICE COLLECTION 2021

NOMINATION FORM

Please send until 6^th August 2021 to (herbert.hamele@ecotrans.de / cc diego.nunez@ecotrans.de)

NOMINATING CERTIFICATE

Biosphere© Tourism Certification

Contact Person:

 Patricio Azcárate, padiaz@biospheretourism.com.

Yolanda Bazán ybazan@biospheretourism.com

NOMINATED BUSINESS

 Natura Glamping

Internet contact

 https://ecoretreat.es/es/

Size of business (if known)

Category

Camping site

Country

Portugal

Destination, with related protected area(s)

Name of the destination: Fundão

Name of protected area(s) and/or major cultural heritage site(s) (if not the same name as the destination): Serra da Gardunha

Contact Person at the nominated business

Name, email: Jorge Pessoa, gerencia@naturaglamping.com

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS

according to following SDGs on Tourism4SDGs.org:

Please indicate very briefly their exemplary or innovative actions and measurable achievements (including quantified results if known)

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

The tourism sector needs to adopt sustainable consumption and production (SCP) modes, accelerating the shift towards sustainability. Tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for tourism including for energy, water, waste, biodiversity and job creation will result in enhanced economic, social and environmental outcomes.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

 They provide ecopoints for correct waste separation,

and aim to ensure the handling of hazardous waste.

They set targets for the reduction of disposable/consumable purchases and follow up on them.

They limit the purchase of single-use plastic packaging or items for immediate disposal.

They strive to buy what is fair and necessary, prioritizing fresh products, in bulk and with the smallest possible packaging.

They prioritize the contracting of suppliers who are environmentally sensitive.

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Tourism contributes to and is affected by climate change. Tourism stakeholders should play a leading role in the global response to climate change. By reducing its carbon footprint, in the transport and accommodation sector, tourism can benefit from low carbon growth and help tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Measurable achievements:

They measure the carbon footprint of the company's activity, and reduce the effects of heat islands in the territory by incorporating vegetation in or around the entity, as they have several green spaces in the development.

SDG 14 – Life below Water

Coastal and maritime tourism rely on healthy marine ecosystems. Tourism development must be a part of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in order to help conserve and preserve fragile marine ecosystems and serve as a vehicle to promote a blue economy, contributing to the sustainable use of marine resources.

They use mostly Ecolabel products. At the moment, due to Covid-19, they sometimes have the need to use other types of products due to the disinfection of the rooms. 

Also, they do not use plastic bottles, or any kind of plastic. The water bottles sold are glass bottles. They have several ashtrays scattered around the resort that clients can use, and have one outside each room, taped to the balcony. When they do meal delivery services, they only use reusable material, not disposable.

SDG 15 – Life on Land

Rich biodiversity and natural heritage are often the main reasons why tourists visit a destination. Tourism can play a major role if sustainably managed in fragile zones, not only in conserving and preserving biodiversity, but also in generating revenue as an alternative livelihood to local communities.

They create green areas in the facilities with native vegetation, having several green spaces within the development, planted and tended by one of their employees.

They also provide visitors with information about the natural resources of the environment, and train employees on the treatment and protection of animal and plant species in the environment.

They also fight against the commercialization of exotic species, and avoid exhibiting exotic species in the entity.

SDG 8 - Decent work and Economic Growth

Tourism, as services trade, is one of the top four export earners globally, currently providing one in ten jobs worldwide. Decent work opportunities in tourism, particularly for youth and women, and policies that favour better diversification through tourism value chains can enhance tourism positive socio-economic impacts.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

They carry out risk assessment according to the legislation in force, and have a reception manual for the company and uniformity of action by employees.

SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals

Due to its cross-sectoral nature, tourism has the ability to strengthen private/public partnerships and engage multiple stakeholders – international, national, regional and local – to work together to achieve the SDGs and other common goals. Public policy and innovative financing are at the core for achieving the 2030 Agenda.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

They only buy products from local and fair-trade suppliers.

Both on their facebook and instagram, they share their activities, both tree planting, and encouraging healthy eating and local products.

Link to further information about the nominated business (if available):

 https://naturaglamping.com/sustentabilidade/