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Food systems are responsible for 80% of the world’s deforestation, 70% of freshwater use and contribute to 40% of the planet’s land degradation says a recently published report by the U.N.’s Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The report, the Global Land Outlook 2 (GLO2), published on Wednesday, is the most comprehensive study of the extent […]
The number of signatories to Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism passed 500-mark, just four months after initiative was launched
The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26, November 2021). Today, and coinciding with International Mother Earth Day, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that Expedia Group, Booking Holdings and Condé Nast have become the latest signatories, joining stakeholders of all sizes and from every part of the diverse sector.
The Department of Tourism on Thursday expressed commitment to support the global climate change mitigation efforts by promoting green tourism, among others.
It is well documented that the slowdown during the past two years resulted in positive environmental impacts such as reduced air pollution, improved air and water quality, and ecological restoration. Now, as travel restrictions continue to ease and travelers hit the road and skies once again – flooding the market at levels not seen during the past two years – we must balance the long-awaited return of travel with the growing importance of improving sustainability in the travel industry.