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Mato Grosso do Sul Leading the Way in Ecotourism

Mato Grosso do Sul: Leading the Way in Ecotourism

In a surprising turn of events, Mato Grosso do Sul, renowned for its prominence in agribusiness, has emerged as a global frontrunner in ecotourism. This transformation, spearheaded by the municipality of Bonito, marked a significant milestone in 2023, earning the distinction of being the world’s first carbon-neutral ecotourism destination. But how did a state primarily …

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Estância Mimosa is the first Climate Positive certified ecotourism attraction in the world

Estância Mimosa is the first Climate Positive certified ecotourism attraction in the world

Addressing Climate Change in Tourism: The Glasgow Declaration’s Strategic Framework Climate change is one of the major problems faced by humanity today. Since 2021, the Glasgow Declaration has offered all actors in the tourism sector a strategic framework that encourages the internalization of climate actions in all areas of the tourism value chain: destinations, attractions, …

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Bonito (MS) is Leading Brazilian ecotourism Climate Action and raising the bar for other destinations worldwide

Bonito: How a Brazilian ecotourism destination is leading climate action by example

As the world recovers from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuilding a more sustainable tourism sector remains a shared responsibility of tourism firms and destinations. Amid mounting evidence of severe climate change, points that the window of opportunity to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and avoid a climate disaster is rapidly narrowing. Atmospheric …

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