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Finland's 2023 Climate Action Plan: Path to carbon neutral tourism by 2035

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25 February 2025

Finland's 2023 Climate Action Plan: Path to carbon neutral tourism by 2035

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The Visit Finland Climate Action Plan 2023 aims to achieve carbon neutrality in Finland's tourism sector by 2035 through sustainable practices and nature-based solutions.

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Visit Finland

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Finland

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

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • 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 Visit Finland Climate Action Plan 2023, published in November 2023, outlines a comprehensive strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in Finland's tourism sector by 2035. It aims to foster innovation and long-term development by promoting sustainable practices and aligning with the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism. The plan highlights the importance of nature-based solutions, the regeneration of natural environments and the enhancement of Finland's positive climate impact. It also emphasises the role of the Visit Finland Academy in providing coaching and support to tourism operators, ensuring the industry's transition towards holistic sustainability. For an in-depth analysis and further insights, please visit the linked source on the left-hand side of the platform.

#Climate action #Carbon footprint reduction #Sustainable tourism 

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