TravaPowa, an Action & Innovation travel community, is dedicated to promoting environmentally positive and socially valuable travel in Europe. Accessibility and inclusion in tourism are among TravaPowa's key priorities. To achieve this, TravaPowa is launching the "Paralympic Green Travel Champions" project. This initiative aims to mobilise European society and foster a significant moment of reflection and action on the necessity of creating a society that is accessible to everyone. The project will specifically focus on matching the reduction of CO2 emissions with the empowerment of disabled people by encouraging train travel for groups of young disabled individuals to the Italian Alps during the Winter Paralympic Games in 2026.

The specific action involves organising and facilitating train travel for these groups, thereby promoting sustainable and accessible tourism both in their country of origin and at the final destination.

The overall results of this action include a reduction in CO2 emissions from travel and increased accessibility and participation of disabled individuals in tourism. In details, the expected outcome includes round-trip travel for dozens of young people, accommodation, accessible sports activities, and widespread international social media coverage of accessible daily life throughout Europe. It is akin to an Erasmus trip dedicated to inclusive sports and green tourism. These results will be monitored and reported, with a final comprehensive assessment following the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games. Every participating partner or supporter will receive a comprehensive report with impact KPIs.

To implement this action, TravaPowa plans to mobilize partners in each country, interested in publicly demonstrating tangible commitment to these topics. Every participating country will be self-sustainable by covering the costs of their national participants. TravaPowa will allocate significant investments toward logistical planning, accessibility enhancements in travel infrastructure, and promotional campaigns to raise awareness and support for the initiative. The project aims to engage stakeholders across Europe, encouraging them to pledge support and contribute to creating a more inclusive and sustainable tourism environment.

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