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Pioneering Sustainability in Lofoten Islands' Green Transition Vision

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25 August 2025

Pioneering Sustainability in Lofoten Islands' Green Transition Vision

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Destination Lofoten is spearheading a transformative initiative to establish Lofoten Islands as Norway’s foremost climate-friendly and sustainable travel destination by 2030.

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Destination Lofoten

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Norway

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Cluster Organisations

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

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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

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

  • 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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Destination Lofoten has launched the “Lofoten the Green Islands 2030” programme in Norway, aiming to achieve a sustainable and resource-smart society in the region. Embracing the European Commission's Tourism Transition Pathway, they pledge to integrate green and digital transitions, enhancing ecosystem resilience. By 2030, Lofoten aims to become a low-emission destination powered by renewable energy, featuring sustainable adventures in nature, culture, and food, while fostering local community partnerships. The initiative involves climate accounting for tourism businesses, a 60% reduction in greenhouse gases from the industry, and promoting emission-free transport options. With the collaboration of six municipalities and Lofotkraft, Destination Lofoten is set to lead sustainable growth in tourism. Follow their journey and progress through the provided link.

 

#Sustainable tourism #Low-emission destinations #Renewable energy #Circular economy #Sustainable travel destinations

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