Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change
Tourism should be a leader in climate change action in destinations around the world.
Summary
Travel and tourism are at the front line for both the challenges and solutions of climate change.
Tourism should be a leader in climate change action in destinations around the world. Few, if any, other industries are as exposed to climate change’s impacts or can contribute in such meaningful ways to address it. And perhaps no other industry has as much to gain from addressing climate change and the connected crisis of the loss of the Earth’s natural areas and biodiversity.
Destination organizations are natural supporters, facilitators and leaders of climate change action in their destination. As organizations that connect the public and private sectors, destination organizations have the right structure and resources to be long-term, invaluable partners with the government, industry and community.
The recently completed COP28 conference on climate change has once again highlighted the scale of the threat and the size of the challenge. There is no more time to discuss and debate. It's time for tourism to step up and take action.
- Sustainable Marketing – Influencing Travel Demand and Behaviour
- Nature-based Solutions – Tackling Climate Change & Enhancing Both Nature & Communities
- Public Transportation & Community Infrastructure
- Visitor Transportation
- Working with Business & Industry Partners
- Waste Management
- Buildings & Energy for Tomorrow
- Commit to Action
