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June 9, 2023World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

CASE STUDY FROM EXPLORA: EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR CLIMATE ACTION IN TOURISM

Like many forward thinking tourism companies, the team at Explora has become increasingly aware of how its own business...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Tourism
Resource
June 9, 2023World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

CASE STUDY FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS: BUILDING AN ISLAND WIDE NETWORK OF SOLUTIONS

Located 1,500 km south of mainland Spain, the Canary Islands enjoy year-round sunshine that supports a lush subtropical...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Tourism
Resource
May 10, 2023World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

CASE STUDY FROM FUTOURIS: SUSTAINABLE FOOD INITIATIVE - REDUCING FOOD WASTE IN THE ACCOMMODATION AND CRUISE SECTORS

The case study has been provided by in support of the Global Roadmap for Food Waste Reduction in the Tourism Sector...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Tourism
Resource
March 29, 2023Fundacion Lenga

Toolkit Turismo Hacia Basura Cero Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Chile

Zero waste tourism is pivotal for fostering responsible tourism development and supporting local communities in the southern...

Organisation
Fundacion Lenga
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Environmental Services
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Tourism
Plastic
Education
Resource
December 12, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Normative emissions calculator

This resource has been reviewed as part of the Climate Action in the Tourism Sector: An overview of methodologies and tools...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Technical Tools
Sectors
Tourism
Policy
November 2, 2022Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya, FGC

FGC TURISME POLICY

We declare our common commitment to unite all agents to transform Tourism and make it contribute effectively to climate...

Organisation
Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya, FGC
Type
Organisation policy
Resource
October 6, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Circularity in the hotel industry and competitiveness: a manual for implementing good practices

The Impulsa Balears Foundation has been tasked with developing its strategic circularity framework for the hotel industry in...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Sectors
Tourism
Resource
September 30, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Repurposing Cork Stoppers

NH Hotel Group has strengthened its signature circular economy programme, CORK2CORK, through which it provides the cork...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Tourism
Buildings and construction
Resource
June 30, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

A GUIDE TO HONEST ALTERNATIVES TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

The Guide to Honest Alternatives has been developed as a resource to support the Plastic Free Balearics certification, which...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Sectors
Tourism
Plastic
Policy
February 19, 2021Chile - Ministry of Environment

RoadMap for Circular Chile by 2040

In order to achieve the vision, this roadmap establishes a series of initiatives and actions that will guide Chile towards a...

Organisation
Chile - Ministry of Environment
Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Policy
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February 15, 2021World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

España Circular 2030

 Reducing by 30% domestic material consumption in relation to national GDP, taking 2010 as a reference.  Reducing waste by...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan