Tourism Stakeholders Invited to Share Progress on Local weather Motion

UNWTO

The UNWTO invites public and private stakeholders from all over the world to take part in a global survey on climate protection in tourism and to help identify trend-setting initiatives and opportunities to accelerate climate protection in tourism.

The survey, launched on World Environment Day, aims to support the sector’s ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental impact and carbon emissions, and to strengthen its ability to adapt to a changing climate.

In May, G20 tourism ministers stressed the need to rethink tourism and create a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive sector. They have also committed to taking action and promoting such a green transformation. The UNWTO recommendations for the transition to a green travel and tourism industry, which were welcomed by the G20 tourism ministers, underscored the need to change the tourism industry in order to protect the climate. Otherwise, emissions from global tourism could increase by at least 25% by 2030, according to the latest research by the UNWTO and the ITF.

The green transformation of the sector is required not only for the planet but also for tourism itself to strengthen competitiveness and increase resilience

UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “The pandemic and its impact on tourism, jobs and revenues are an unprecedented reminder of the need to rebalance our relationship with people, the planet and prosperity. The green transformation of the sector is required not only for the planet, but also for tourism itself, in order to increase competitiveness and increase resilience. “

The Global Survey is part of the preparations for the UN climate conference COP26 and the results will be presented in Glasgow in November 2021. It was developed as part of the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Program.

The survey runs until July 15, 2021 and destinations, companies and tourism associations are invited. You can find more information about the survey here

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