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“Tourism United for Climate Action” UNWTO side event For COP28 UAE, there was no thematic day for tourism. However, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) acknowledged the commendable efforts of the tourism sector by officially including the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism within the Global Climate Action Platform.  During a …

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UAE Paves the Way for a Sustainable Built Environment with Ground-Breaking Blueprint  Buildings Breakthrough was officially launched at COP28 on Dec 6th by Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UNEP, with a powerful keynote speech that concluded with “Build for ease, build for smartness, Build for NET ZERO” – Watch the full video here.   On the same …

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At COP28 on 6th December 2023, leaders from the finance sector HSBC, Emirates NBD and Emirates Green Building Council converged to discuss the challenges and opportunities of green financing for the built environment.  The UAE Government’s proactive measures, including the establishment of Green Financing Funds, and embedding sustainability into their National Agenda, indicate a strong …

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Sustainable Development: The Key to Sustainable Tourism  Sustainable development has become a global imperative, driven by the urgent need to address environmental, social, and economic challenges. One area where the principles of sustainable development are paramount is in the realm of tourism. Sustainable tourism, often referred to as eco-tourism or responsible tourism, represents a harmonious …

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Thinking of implementing Sustainability initiatives in your hotel and don’t know where to start? Introducing the Hotel Sustainability Basics Tool Kit  The Hotel Sustainability Basics Toolkit is a comprehensive resource designed to assist hotels in implementing sustainable practices and reducing their environmental impact.  “The Basics” are the globally recognised basic sustainability indicators for hotels. Developed by …

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Today is World Overshoot Day How can you Help? World Overshoot Day 02 August 2023, is a stark reminder of the growing imbalance between human consumption and the Earth’s capacity to regenerate. Calculated annually by the Global Footprint Network, this day marks when humanity exhausts its ecological budget for the year, using up resources faster …

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Dubai launches tourism stamp to showcase city’s most sustainable hotels. 24th July 2023 – Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) introduced the ‘Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp’ to recognize and promote hotels adhering to its 19 ‘Sustainability Requirements’. Aligned with the UAE Year of Sustainability and Dubai’s commitment to being a leading sustainable tourism destination, …

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