(Posted 05th November 2024)
Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation has confirmed that Alain St.Ange of
the Seychelles will be a delegate at the preliminary sessions of the 5th Africa
Tourism Day and the 2nd Africa Tourism Climate Action Forum (ATCAF) 2024 that
will be held at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 6, 2024. Themed “Repositioning Women for the Next Frontier of Sustainable Tourism and Climate Action,” these sessions will set the stage for the main events from November 25-28, 2024, in Ekiti and Osun States,
Nigeria. Alain St.Ange with join Dr. Abigail Olagbaye and a number of delegates from
the world of tourism from across Africaa.
The pre-sessions aim to bring together global stakeholders in tourism, climate action,
and sustainability to discuss Africa’s tourism sector in the context of climate change,
with a special emphasis on women’s leadership and inclusion. The forum will explore
critical issues and opportunities to empower women in the climate action and
sustainable tourism sectors, aligning with Africa’s aspirations for a greener and more
resilient future.
ATCAF 2024 will include a comprehensive conference on sustainable tourism and
climate action, with a focus on training and honouring 150 women across Africa who
have pioneered change, driven innovation, and contributed significantly to climate
and tourism initiatives. With at least three women nominated from each of Africa’s 55
countries, this event is a significant call for increased women’s inclusion, leadership,
and empowerment in sustainable development. Attendees will engage in workshops and training on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, creative industries, waste
management, tourism, and more.
Alain St.Ange is a Tourism Consultant and Head of the Saint Ange Tourism
Consultancy and works alongside Tourism Boards and Ministries of Tourism across
the African Continent and in the ASEAN Block. He was the former Minister of
Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine of Seychelles who was a candidate to be the
Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and
one of the three candidates vying to be President of the Seychelles in the 2020
Presidential elections,
