The objective of this global survey is to better understand ongoing climate action efforts in the tourism sector and identify opportunities to accelerate climate action. Led by the UNWTO, the survey is addressed to tourism destinations, businesses, associations and networks. Deadline to reply is 15 July 2021.
The pandemic has focused attention on the negative impacts of travel, which resulted in the ‘coming back better’ movement. In this interview with Forbes, travel expert and writer Holly Tuppen talks about what this means in reality and how we can put it into practice, based on her own sustainable travel experiences.
Investment in sustainable aviation fuel and alternatively powered aircraft are the next steps for airlines and meaningful partnerships are key to making these concepts a reality. If airlines don’t do more to tackle their emissions, they risk their passengers choosing more environmentally friendly options such as rail travel.
Tourists often perceive Airbnb as having a relatively small environmental footprint compared with other forms of holiday accommodation. However, a recent study looked at the carbon dioxide emissions of Airbnbs per room per night and found out that the emissions are similar to other types of accommodation.
Small island destinations are particularly vulnerable to climate change, natural disasters, and external economic shocks. A newly published paper titled ‘Small Islands, Large Oceans: Voices on the Frontlines of Climate Change’ looks at how a ‘blue economy’ approach is needed: protecting ocean resources by linking their sustainable use with economic growth.
