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The Travel Foundation, in association with Destination Wayfinder, has launched a new edition of the flagship report, Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change (2025 Edition), timed to align with the Travel Foundation’s global online sessions for the COP30 climate summit.
Authored by the Travel Foundation – an independent charity that works with tourism companies and organisations to unlock the positive potential of tourism – this updated white paper underscores how destination organisations can play a central role in addressing the climate crisis.
The updated report builds on the original 2023 edition and has been fully aligned with the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism. It outlines 37 concrete actions across six key areas; planning, measurement, decarbonisation, regeneration, collaboration, and financing, and is supported by new research and global case studies from destinations such as California, Fiji, Scotland, and Singapore.
“Tourism’s climate transition depends on destinations taking the lead,” said the report’s lead author, Jeremy Smith, climate action expert at the Travel Foundation. “This report provides some practical inspiration, with 37 ideas backed by over 90 real-world examples and resources, to help DMOs consider actions that reflect local priorities while aligning with the Glasgow Declaration’s global goals.”
With examples drawn from destination organisations worldwide, the 2025 report provides a clear framework for turning strategy into tangible outcomes, shifting from pledges to implementation and measurable impact on the path to a resilient, net-zero future. Its core message, that “climate resilience is destination resilience,” positions climate action not as a siloed sustainability initiative, but as a guiding lens for decision-making and long-term stewardship. The report underscores how destination organisations are uniquely positioned to unite government, industry, and communities – acting as catalysts for climate leadership and systemic transformation.
“Few industries are as exposed to the impacts of climate change, or as well positioned to lead on its solutions, as tourism,” said Kristin Dunne, Vice President at Destination Wayfinder. “This report underscores the industry’s capacity to create destinations that are more resilient, inclusive, and thriving for both residents and visitors.”
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