Regenerative Tourism

Mato Grosso do Sul Recognized Among Top 3 in Brazil’s Best ESG Practices for Sustainable Tourism - Photo Credits Daniel De Granville

Mato Grosso do Sul Recognized Among Top 3 in Brazil’s Best ESG Practices for Sustainable Tourism

Green Initiative congratulates Mato Grosso do Sul for earning a Top 3 position in Embratur’s “Best ESG Practices in Brazilian Destinations” contest, showcasing their sustainable tourism and climate action leadership. The Agência Brasileira de Promoção Internacional do Turismo (Embratur) recently announced the winners of its prestigious “Melhores Práticas ESG nos Destinos Brasileiros” (Best ESG Practices […]

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The Leadership Behind Machu Picchu's Carbon-Neutral Success A Model for Sustainable Tourism - Green Initiative

The Leadership Behind Machu Picchu’s Carbon Neutral Success: A Model for Sustainable Tourism

Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most iconic tourist destinations, has become a global leader in sustainability. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Mayor Elvis Lexin La Torre Uñaccori, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has not only achieved carbon-neutral certification but has successfully renewed it for a second time. His remarkable work in implementing sustainable

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Grupo Rio da Prata Wins Prestigious 2024 Eco Amcham Award for Sustainability Leadership

A Commitment to Sustainability and Regenerative Tourism Earns Grupo Rio da Prata the Eco Amcham Award in the Products and Services Category Grupo Rio da Prata, a leader in ecotourism with attractions located in Jardim and Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul – Brazil, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by winning the 2024 Eco Amcham Award.

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Green Initiative and Machu Picchu: A Winning Partnership for Climate and Nature Sustainability through Regenerative Tourism

In 2024, Green Initiative proudly received the prestigious title of World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2024 at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, largely due to its successful implementation of the Carbon Neutral Certification for one of the World’s most iconic destinations: Machu Picchu. This collaboration highlighted how sustainability and responsible tourism can directly impact

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How COP29 is Transforming Tourism, Transport, and Urbanization for a Climate Positive Future

How COP29 is Transforming Tourism, Transport, and Urbanization for a Climate and Nature Positive Future

On November 20, 2024, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked a transformative moment in global climate action by dedicating a day to critical sectors shaping our climate future: tourism, transport, and urbanization. With two groundbreaking declarations, the conference showcased a vision of sustainability that integrates innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and a commitment to leaving the planet better

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Green Initiative Finalist for the Green Projects Awards Leading Sustainable Tourism and Climate and Nature Positive Action

Green Initiative: Finalist for the UN Tourism Green Projects Challenge Awards | Leading Sustainable Tourism and Climate and Nature Positive Action

From November 13th to 16th, 2024, the vibrant city of Cartagena, Colombia, hosted the 122nd Executive Council Meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). This prestigious event brought together global tourism leaders to discuss the future of travel, emphasizing sustainability, resilience, and innovation in a post-pandemic world. Attended by representatives from 47

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Green Initiative Showcases Machu Picchu as a Model for Carbon-Neutral and Regenerative Tourism at COP16

Green Initiative Showcases Machu Picchu as a Model for Carbon Neutral and Regenerative Tourism at COP16

During the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16), Green Initiative presented the case of Machu Picchu as a model for a Carbon Neutral and Regenerative Tourism Destination. COP16 concluded in Cali after 12 days of intense discussions. Known as “The People’s COP,” the summit was divided into

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Join Us at COP 16 Machu Picchu – A Carbon Neutral and Regenerative Tourism Destination

Join Us at COP 16: Machu Picchu – A Carbon Neutral and Regenerative Tourism Destination

At this year’s COP 16, we are excited to invite you to a key side event, organized by Green Initiative, focusing on how one of the world’s most iconic sites—Machu Picchu—is becoming a global leader in sustainable tourism. Discover how collaboration between public and private sectors is making Machu Picchu a carbon-neutral and regenerative tourism

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Green Initiative's Climate and Nature Positive Sustainability Work Featured in One Planet Network's Tools and Resources A Major Step for Global Climate Action

Green Initiative’s Climate and Nature Positive Sustainability Work Featured in One Planet Network’s Tools and Resources: A Major Step for Global Climate Action

In a powerful endorsement of our efforts to drive climate and nature positive sustainability in tourism, Green Initiative has been prominently featured in the One Planet Network’s Tools and Resources section, a key platform for advancing climate-positive action. Several landmark projects, including the Carbon Neutral Certification renewal of Machu Picchu, the Climate Action Guide for

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Green Initiative at the One Planet Network Forum 2024

Green Initiative at the One Planet Network Forum 2024

In September, Green Initiative participated in the One Planet Network Forum 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, participating in the panel “Tourism Reimagined: Towards Circular, Low Carbon, Regenerative, and Inclusive Operations.” We shared our work on sustainable tourism and explored how the industry can drive positive environmental change. Our discussion highlighted practical ways to integrate circular

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