Sustainable News
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Japan Launches Circular Economy Collaboration with World Economic Forum
Achieving a circular economy will require transforming policy and business. It will also require a new approach to collaboration. To that end, the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) and…
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Raising Awareness of Social Responsibility in Tourism
For many years committing to sustainable, fair and socially responsible tourism has been one of the guiding principles of ITB Berlin. This year too, awards, lectures and presentations on climate…
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Making Tourism a Conscious Activity
The year 2020 taught us that the words innovation, sustainability and inclusion must be part of the tourism model that we must promote when we can travel proactively again. I…
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Sustainable First is Proud to be a Signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
As a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration, we commit to deliver plans aligned with the pathways to cut tourism emissions in half over the next decade and reach Net Zero…
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UNWTO Global Startup Competition Winners Announced
Startups from around the world have been recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition. The competition, which was supported by…
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UN75 Worldwide Consultation Reveals Optimism, Appetite for Transformative Global Action
Amidst climate, health and job fears, the UN’s worldwide consultation reveals optimism for the future and appetite for transformative global action On January 8, the United Nations released the final…
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Seychelles Resort Leads the Way in Sustainability and Green Tourism
Seychelles is increasingly winning a reputation for being a stand-out holiday destination for discerning travellers in search of authenticity, harmony, safety and one of the most extraordinary experiences of nature…
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Coronavirus is a chance to reshape how we travel
As the world slowly emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s thoughts have turned to holidays. How many of us feel for a break? But what sort of break? Months…
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WTTC and WEF Reinforce Partnership to Promote Sustainable Growth in Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Economic Forum, today announce a reinforced partnership to promote the importance of the sustainable growth of the global Travel &…
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14 Ways to Travel Purposefully & Responsibly
1. Get Inspired by Meaningful Travel This is all about the in-depth exploration of a destination, focusing on making a lasting impact. It is about getting to know one place…