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Tourism to take centre stage at COP30 with dedicated Thematic Days in Belém
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Tourism will once again play a key role in global climate discussions as the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, devotes two days — 19–20 November 2025 — to Tourism Thematic Days under the theme “Tourism Climate Action: For a Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Future.” The initiative is led by Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism and UN Tourism, in cooperation with UNEP and international partners, and aims to accelerate climate action across the tourism sector.
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At COP30, tourism will take centre stage as one of the sectors most capable of driving meaningful climate action and sustainable development. The Tourism Thematic Days will highlight how destinations, businesses and communities are transforming ambition into implementation — advancing low-emission operations, regenerating ecosystems, promoting sustainable food systems, and strengthening resilience in the face of climate challenges.
Building on its historic inclusion in the COP29 Action Agenda, the event marks a significant milestone for international cooperation in tourism and climate policy. Over two days, ministers, experts, international organisations, and private-sector representatives will share knowledge and practical approaches that link tourism’s recovery and growth with the Paris Agreement goals.
The discussions will centre on strengthening governance for tourism climate action, scaling up finance and investment, and supporting innovation in emissions reduction and adaptation measures. The initiative also aligns with ongoing efforts under the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism and the emerging Global Partnership for Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism.
By showcasing solutions from around the world — from sustainable transportation and accommodations to community-based regeneration projects — the Tourism Thematic Days will demonstrate that tourism can be a powerful driver of low-carbon transformation and inclusive development.
For more information and updates on the Tourism Thematic Days at COP30, visit UN Tourism’s official event page: https://www.untourism.int/events/un-climate-change-cop30-thematic-day-on-tourism
#Sustainable tourism #Resilience planning #Carbon footprint reduction
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