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Ahead of COP30, UNESCO World Heritage Sites Unite for Climate Action at Machu Picchu

Tourism is responsible for nearly 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, placing destinations under growing pressure to decarbonize and integrate circular economy practices. Within this context, UNESCO World Heritage Sites stand at a crossroads. Their cultural and natural value is irreplaceable, and their visibility to millions of visitors makes them powerful platforms to prove that […]

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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

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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 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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Recap – Webinar on Regenerative Tourism: The Key Dimension for Ecological Sustainability and Business Competitiveness

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On August 28, 2024, the Green Initiative hosted an exceptional international webinar titled “Regenerative Tourism: The New Dimension for Ecological Sustainability and Long-Term Business Competitiveness.” The event brought together a diverse group of experts, industry professionals, and global stakeholders to discuss the transformative potential of regenerative tourism. The webinar provided attendees with invaluable insights into

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Machu Picchu – The First UNESCO Designated Site – To Renew Its ‘Carbon Neutral’ Certification

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On June 27th, 2024, Machu Picchu will proudly announce the renewal of its prestigious certification as the world’s first Carbon-Neutral UNESCO Designated Site, granted by the Green Initiative. This achievement follows a rigorous certification process that began in 2021, involving comprehensive analyses of scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This time, the carbon footprint data

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