We’ve teamed up with Destination Wayfinder to launch a new edition of the flagship report, Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change.
Empowering Destination Organisations to Lead on Climate Solutions
We’ve teamed up with Destination Wayfinder to launch a new edition of the flagship report, Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change.
Launched during the COP30 Climate Summit, this updated white paper underscores how destination organisations can play a central role in addressing the climate crisis.
The 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. The report is free to download.
Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change
Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change
We’ve teamed up with Destination Wayfinder to launch a new edition of the flagship report, Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change.
Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change
“Tourism’s climate transition depends on destinations taking the lead. 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.”
Jeremy Smith, Climate Action Advisor at the Travel Foundation
Climate resilience is destination resilience
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. This report underscores the industry’s capacity to create destinations that are more resilient, inclusive, and thriving for both residents and visitors.”
Kristin Dunne, Vice President, Destination Wayfinder
