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

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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 Selected as Finalist in the Green Projects Innovation Challenge: Pioneering a New Era of Sustainable Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean

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We are thrilled to announce that Green Initiative has been selected as a finalist in the Green Projects Innovation Challenge—a groundbreaking effort led by UN Tourism in collaboration with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). This challenge, designed to accelerate innovation in the tourism sector, aims to reshape the industry by

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Welcome Érico Mendonça: A Pioneer and Visionary in Sustainable Tourism

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We are thrilled to welcome Érico Mendonça, a visionary leader in Brazilian tourism, to our community. With over 35 years of experience shaping the tourism landscape in Brazil, Érico has held pivotal roles, including Secretary of Culture and Tourism for Salvador da Bahia and Superintendent of Tourism Investments for Bahia. He played a crucial role

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How Destinations Can Become Climate Certified and Why It Matters

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In today’s climate-conscious world, destinations seeking to be Climate Certified must follow a structured process, provided by Green Initiative. The certifications align them with international sustainability frameworks, including the Paris Agreement and Glasgow Declaration. Here’s how destinations can get certified, and why they should do so. Steps to Climate Certification Why Pursue Certification? Inspiration from

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Green Initiative Nominated for World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2024

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We are delighted to share the news that we have been selected as a 2024 nominee for World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2024 In an era where sustainability is more crucial than ever, we are honored to announce that Green Initiative has been nominated for the prestigious “World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2024” award by the World

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Join the Glasgow Declaration Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action: Making a Difference Together

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The tourism industry has a critical role to play in advancing sustainability and resilience in the face of escalating climate challenges. The “Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism” represents a pivotal opportunity for stakeholders to unite and drive meaningful change. The Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action invites you to participate in this transformative

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Why Opting for a Staycation is More Sustainable

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We all need a holiday every once in a while, but if you’re trying to live more sustainably, choosing a trip can cause some anxiety – mainly as you try to figure out the best way to take a good break and be kind to the planet. A staycation rather than heading abroad, you can

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Green Initiative’s Leadership in Climate-Smart Tourism at COP28

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In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discourse, the tourism sector is both a beacon of exploration and a contributor to carbon emissions. However, amid this duality, strides toward sustainable practices are being made, exemplified by the Glasgow Declaration and the dedicated efforts of organizations like the Green Initiative. As a signatory

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