This Blueprint aims to guide Mediterranean DMOs and Regional Authorities through the process of creating tourism-specific Climate Action Plans.

It has been written by The Travel Foundation, one of the co-authors of the UN Tourism-led Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism, which is the tourism industry’s largest coalition for climate action, with nearly 900 signatories.

The Blueprint was commissioned by NECSTouR and CPMR, the organisations in charge of the “Blueprint for Regional Climate Action Plans” deliverable, which is part of the “Carbon footprint monitoring” activity of the Interreg Euro-MED Community4Tourism project. Although the document is tailored for the Mediterranean, the majority of its guidance can be applied in other geographical areas by researching and taking into account the specific geographical context of the destination.

1. Introduction
2. Background: why regional authorities and DMOs should create a Climate Action Plan
3. Guiding Principles for Climate Action Plans
4. How to create a Climate Action Plan
5. Preparation
6. Action Planning
7. Completing the Plan
8. Monitoring / Reporting
9. Additional Resources