[Santa_Cruz_Permaculture] Sustainable Tourism & Development Workshop in January Santa Fe Jan 11, 12, 13 2003

Tue Dec 18 16:07:13 PST 2012

*January Workshop at SFCC Features Sustainable Tourism*

*Carbon Economy Series Continues **Friday-Sunday, January 11-13*

*What*: *Responsible Models for Tourism and Development Workshop*
The fourth workshop in a series that focuses on sustainable practices, 
Sustainable Tourism and Development will cover the basics of sustainable 
tourism, global trends, and strategies for how services and products can 
meet the triple bottom line of people, planet and profits.

*Who: *Presenter *Daniel Mirabal* is an urban planner with more than 27 
years of experience as a consultant in sustainable economic development, 
working with US and Latin American businesses and government agencies. 
*Maria Boccalandro* is the sustainability project coordinator at 
Mountain View College in Dallas.

*When*: *Friday, Jan. 11, 7-9 p.m.* A public talk about sustainable tourism.
*Saturday, Jan. 12, and Sunday, Jan. 13, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.* The 
workshops will dig deeper into the products and services of sustainable 
tourism, and culminate with participants working on their own projects 
to develop a clearer idea of next steps that will move the projects from 
ideas to reality.

*                             Where:* Santa Fe Community College, Jemez 
Rooms, 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe.

*Cost:* Friday night talk: $10. Saturday's or Sunday's workshop: $175. 
Fri-Sun: $300

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*To Register:* www.carboneconomyseries.com 
<http://www.carboneconomyseries.com>, 505- 819-3828 
<tel:505-%20819-3828> or 818-913-2877 <tel:818-913-2877>

*                            Contact: *Iginia Boccalandro, Carbon 
Economy Series, Office 505-819-3828 <tel:505-819-3828>, Cell 
818-913-2877 <tel:818-913-2877>

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*Of Note:* The eight-month Carbon Economy Series is hosted by Santa Fe 
Community College. The series, which focuses on sustainable practices 
for food, water and survival, began in Fall 2012 and continues through 
Spring 2013. Carbon Economy Series is dedicated to providing the highest 
quality teachers to teach theory and practical knowledge that can 
produce food, restore habitat, build community and empower citizens to 
tread more lightly on the Earth.

/For more than 29 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway 
to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, 
high quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, 
technological and economic needs of a diverse community. The college 
serves more than 15,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and 
adult basic education programs. For further information, visit 
www.sfcc.edu <http://www.sfcc.edu> or call 505-428-1000 
<tel:505-428-1000>. //Follow us: //SFCC on Facebook/ 
<http://www.facebook.com/SFCCNM>/, //SFCC on Twitter/ 
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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM is more than ECO TOURISM

Sustainable tourism and sustainable development is a theme in Santa Fe 
that is extremely pertinent. Mayor Koss and Dr. Ortego, former President 
of SFCC, discussed the need for our city to look at the principles of 
sustainable tourism last year. Crucial to this understanding is the 
importance of following the triple bottom line: people, planet and 
profit. Guiding an industry based on how it impacts people, the 
environment and the revenue stream creates a better world that is more 
sustainable. When people visit New Mexico they have a chance to learn, 
experience and participate in this unique and rich milieu.

We depend on tourism as an industry and the way we address this powerful 
economic force can make all the difference. Santa Fe is a showcase for 
many things including art, culture and progressive ideas, some of which 
are sustainable living and local, organic food production. The Santa Fe 
Farmer's market is a perfect example of collaboration between farmers, 
businesses, the city and non profits teaming up to produce a weekly 
cornucopia of fresh food and Santa Fe's primo social hot spot.

Tourism fluctuates between high season and low season making it hard to 
keep employees and income during the low season. So what can we do 
during the low season that could have aggregate value in the long run? 
In addition, how can we improve finances by reducing waste, increasing 
efficiency, reducing the amount of inputs and increasing yield? Eco 
tourism touches on the idea that we must reduce the negative impact of 
the visitor on the place visited. This perspective is attractive to 
youth all over the world and a place of unity amongst world citizens. It 
is only the beginning and we must go beyond eco tourism to sustainable 
tourism.

It is for this reason that when an industry like tourism commits to ZERO 
waste the impact is enormous. Like ants or even bees, critters we love, 
tourists come and go to Santa Fe by the millions cross pollinating 
ideas, customs and initiatives. Creating a dynamic synthesis of 
traditions and the possibility for innovation and creativity is one of 
the benefits.

Tourism in itself offers a series of challenges and opportunities to 
reduce the carbon footprint. These opportunities can be explored in 
Santa Fe with the Carbon Economy Series on January 11,12,14 2013 at 
Santa Fe Community College. Maria Boccalandro PhD and Daniel Mirabal 
from Arete Consulting Group will address the challenges in the intensive 
Sustainable Tourism and Sustainable Development workshop. Look at our 
web page for more information www.carboneconomyseries.com 
<http://www.carboneconomyseries.com> or call 505 819-3828

The way you spell my name is:

Iginia boccalandro

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