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Roadmap to 2045: Achieving greenhouse gas neutrality in German tourism

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27 September 2024

Roadmap to 2045: Achieving greenhouse gas neutrality in German tourism

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The whitepaper outlines a 2045 roadmap for greenhouse gas neutrality in German tourism, emphasizing socio-economic transformation, climate measures, and stakeholder cooperation.

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German Competence Center for Tourism

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Geographical descriptors

Germany

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The whitepaper from the German Competence Center for Tourism outlines a roadmap to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality in the tourism sector by 2045. It emphasizes the need for socio-economic transformation, integrating scientific perspectives and industry insights. Key strategies include targeted climate protection measures, fostering a mindset of commitment, and enhancing cooperation among stakeholders. The document also highlights the importance of monitoring, reporting, and investing in innovation and sustainable practices to reach climate goals (The original piece available only in German).

#Carbon footprint reduction #Stakeholder engagement #Climate action #Sustainable tourism

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