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03 October 2024
Advancing climate action in tourism: Insights from the Glasgow Declaration Implementation Report 2023
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03 October 2024
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The report assesses progress towards halving tourism emissions by 2030 and achieving Net Zero by 2050, highlighting key initiatives, challenges, and the importance of collaboration and transparency.
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Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Academic/Research and VET Institutions
Consumer / tourist organisation
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Local authorities
Media/Travel Journalist Organisations
National authorities
Regional authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Governance of tourism destinations
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R&I on climate-friendly tourism
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Tools for data on tourism
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Tourism strategies
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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The "Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism Implementation Report 2023" serves as a critical assessment of the progress made towards ambitious climate goals within the tourism sector. It outlines an action framework aimed at halving emissions by 2030 and achieving Net Zero by 2050. This comprehensive report reviews 420 progress updates and 257 climate action plans submitted by stakeholders, highlighting key initiatives, challenges, and guidance for effective climate strategies. Notably, it reveals that a majority of climate plans are developed in-house and focus on emissions measurement, with many incorporating diverse methodologies for tracking progress. The report emphasizes the importance of collaboration and transparency in fostering a resilient tourism industry.
#Climate action #Sustainable tourism #Tourism sustainability indicators #Community engagement
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