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European Commission's Communication on the European Green Deal

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15 August 2024

European Commission's Communication on the European Green Deal

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Communication outlines a comprehensive plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, promote sustainable economic growth, and address environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.

 

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Italy

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Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

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Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

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Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

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  • 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

    • Tourism strategies

  • 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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Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions: The European Green Deal, introduced on December 11, 2019, outlines the European Union’s vision and plan to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society with a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. It focuses on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, decoupling economic growth from resource use, and protecting natural capital. Key elements include promoting clean energy, sustainable industry, building renovation, and biodiversity. The document highlights challenges such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, and emphasizes the need for a just and inclusive transition.

This document outlines the EU’s strategy for addressing climate and environmental challenges while fostering sustainable economic growth.

For an in-depth analysis and further insights, please visit the linked source on the left-hand side of the platform.

#Resource efficiency #Green transition #Adaptation strategies #Carbon footprint reduction

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