What's Happening?
The upcoming COP30 in Belém, Brazil, will feature Tourism Thematic Days on November 19-20, 2025, under the theme 'Tourism Climate Action: For a Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Future.' This initiative follows the successful inclusion of tourism in the COP29
Action Agenda. The event aims to showcase how tourism can contribute to climate solutions through collaboration, innovation, and investment. Key stakeholders, including ministers, international organizations, and the private sector, will participate to discuss tourism's role in supporting sustainable livelihoods and resilient communities.
Why It's Important?
Tourism is a significant global industry that is both vulnerable to and capable of addressing climate change. By focusing on tourism at COP30, the conference emphasizes the sector's potential to drive climate solutions and sustainable development. This initiative could lead to increased investment in sustainable tourism practices, benefiting economies that rely on tourism while promoting environmental conservation. The collaboration between various stakeholders highlights the importance of a unified approach to tackling climate challenges.
What's Next?
The Tourism Thematic Days at COP30 will build on the momentum from COP29, focusing on strengthening governance frameworks and advancing measures to reduce emissions and climate risks in tourism. The event will also explore ways to enhance collaboration and access to finance for sustainable tourism initiatives. These efforts align with the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism, aiming to operationalize strengthened governance instruments and foster global partnerships for enhanced climate action in tourism.
