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**It’s time for Action – Climate Action and Tourism **
Tourism is one of the economic driving forces worldwide. It’s a job creator, contributes significantly to economic development, supports local communities, and enriches the lifestyle in your destination.
At the same time, tourism is a major driver of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a cause of global warming. Drastic climate change phenomena such as snowless winters or severe floods, extreme drought and forest fires are threatening Europe’s status as a leading tourist destination. Tackling climate change is one of the biggest challenges that the European tourism industry is currently facing.
Accelerating climate action in tourism is a priority to maintain Europe’s position as a leading sustainable tourism destination.
Rapidly growing emissions in the tourism sector are endangering not only the planet but also the tourism industry itself. The cost of inaction with regards to climate change will be greater than the cost of any other crisis.
Climate Action in Tourism through the Glasgow Declaration
There is a growing consensus among tourism stakeholders that the future resilience of tourism will depend on the sector’s ability to embrace a low-carbon pathway and cut emissions (oneplanetnetwork.org).
The Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism was launched by the UNWTO (along with partners UNEP, the Travel Foundation, Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency, and Visit Scotland) at COP26. It’s the most comprehensive global climate change commitment ever in the tourism sector, aiming to halve emissions by 2030 and to reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050. The Declaration provides a framework that, for the first time, brings together all tourism stakeholders worldwide around five shared commitments under which all plans should be framed:
The Declaration's signatories commit to publishing climate action plans within 12 months of signing, implementing them accordingly, and reporting publicly on progress at least annually. As of the end of 2024, the Glasgow Declaration had over 900 signatories.
ETC’s Role in Climate Action
The mission of the European Travel Commission (ETC) is to promote Europe as a tourism destination and to support Europe on its journey to a sustainable destination.
Against this backdrop, ETC made a strong statement toward more sustainability in Europe and signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. This signature represents a commitment to developing a longterm strategy for reducing carbon emissions in Europe’s tourism sector while enhancing climate actions. This should be realised by supporting ETC’s member National Tourism Organisations towards active climate actions and the long-term commitment to Net Zero.
The first step is to support ETC members in developing their own Climate Action Plans and strategically systemising their climate actions in your destination.
What is a Climate Action Plan?
Developing a Climate Action Plan is the structured step-by-step approach needed to transform your tourism destination into a Net Zero destination.
Simply put, a Climate Action Plan is your destination’s roadmap for aligning with global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals and navigating climate risks and opportunities.
**Step-by-Step Guide to a Climate Action Plan **
This Roadmap for National Tourism Organisations on Climate Action in Destinations is a clear and simple framework for Climate Action Planning (CAP) for tourism destinations. It guides you step by step through the CAP process, illustrated with good practice examples, defines action areas, and provides practical tools to get you started with your Climate Action Plan.
The Climate Action Plan focuses on each NTO's key areas of influence. To develop the Climate Action Plan, you will work with businesses and destinations to lead your destination towards Net Zero.
**It’s time for Action – Climate Action and Tourism **
Tourism is one of the economic driving forces worldwide. It’s a job creator, contributes significantly to economic development, supports local communities, and enriches the lifestyle in your destination.
At the same time, tourism is a major driver of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a cause of global warming. Drastic climate change phenomena such as snowless winters or severe floods, extreme drought and forest fires are threatening Europe’s status as a leading tourist destination. Tackling climate change is one of the biggest challenges that the European tourism industry is currently facing.
Accelerating climate action in tourism is a priority to maintain Europe’s position as a leading sustainable tourism destination.
Rapidly growing emissions in the tourism sector are endangering not only the planet but also the tourism industry itself. The cost of inaction with regards to climate change will be greater than the cost of any other crisis.
Climate Action in Tourism through the Glasgow Declaration
There is a growing consensus among tourism stakeholders that the future resilience of tourism will depend on the sector’s ability to embrace a low-carbon pathway and cut emissions (oneplanetnetwork.org).
The Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism was launched by the UNWTO (along with partners UNEP, the Travel Foundation, Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency, and Visit Scotland) at COP26. It’s the most comprehensive global climate change commitment ever in the tourism sector, aiming to halve emissions by 2030 and to reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050. The Declaration provides a framework that, for the first time, brings together all tourism stakeholders worldwide around five shared commitments under which all plans should be framed:
The Declaration's signatories commit to publishing climate action plans within 12 months of signing, implementing them accordingly, and reporting publicly on progress at least annually. As of the end of 2024, the Glasgow Declaration had over 900 signatories.
ETC’s Role in Climate Action
The mission of the European Travel Commission (ETC) is to promote Europe as a tourism destination and to support Europe on its journey to a sustainable destination.
Against this backdrop, ETC made a strong statement toward more sustainability in Europe and signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. This signature represents a commitment to developing a longterm strategy for reducing carbon emissions in Europe’s tourism sector while enhancing climate actions. This should be realised by supporting ETC’s member National Tourism Organisations towards active climate actions and the long-term commitment to Net Zero.
The first step is to support ETC members in developing their own Climate Action Plans and strategically systemising their climate actions in your destination.
What is a Climate Action Plan?
Developing a Climate Action Plan is the structured step-by-step approach needed to transform your tourism destination into a Net Zero destination.
Simply put, a Climate Action Plan is your destination’s roadmap for aligning with global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals and navigating climate risks and opportunities.
**Step-by-Step Guide to a Climate Action Plan **
This Roadmap for National Tourism Organisations on Climate Action in Destinations is a clear and simple framework for Climate Action Planning (CAP) for tourism destinations. It guides you step by step through the CAP process, illustrated with good practice examples, defines action areas, and provides practical tools to get you started with your Climate Action Plan.
The Climate Action Plan focuses on each NTO's key areas of influence. To develop the Climate Action Plan, you will work with businesses and destinations to lead your destination towards Net Zero.
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