1 April 2026

In a significant step forward for international climate action, Peru has strengthened its position as a leader in sustainable tourism. As recently highlighted by UN Tourism’s One Planet Network, the country is expanding its commitment to the Glasgow Declaration through the inclusion of four new strategic actors. This milestone follows the technical standard set by Machu Picchu, which recently achieved its third Carbon Neutral certification. The new signatories—Continental Travel, the District of El Alto (Piura), Parque de las Leyendas (Lima), and Ollantaytambo (Cusco)—represent a multi-sectoral commitment to decarbonization, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. Strategic Pathways By joining the declaration, these entities commit to the five strategic pathways: Measure, Decarbonize, Regenerate, Collaborate, and Finance. This collective effort aims to halve global tourism emissions by 2030 and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050. The transition is supported by technical frameworks provided by Green Initiative (known as GI International or GI in Brazil), ensuring that climate goals are met with technical rigor and measurable results. The official announcement and detailed insights can be found at the One Planet Network / UN Tourism website here. Prepared by Yves Hemelryck from the Green Initiative Team. FAQ: Understanding Climate Action in Global Tourism Related Reading