The Rise of Sustainable Tourism: COP29’s Crucial Push for Green Travel Solutions
Synopsis: At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, two groundbreaking initiatives were launched to drive sustainability in global tourism and urban development. On November 20, 2024, the COP29 Declaration on Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism and the COP29 Multisectoral Actions Pathways Declaration for Resilient and Healthy Cities were unveiled, marking a significant leap in climate action. The tourism initiative, endorsed by over 50 countries, aims to reduce the sector’s environmental impact, which is responsible for 8.8% of global carbon emissions, while making tourism practices align with the global climate agenda.