A Flagship Report from the Travel Foundation and Destination Wayfinder
Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change
2025 Edition
The travel and tourism industry is at the front line for both the challenges and solutions of climate change.
Few, if any, other industries are as exposed to climate change’s impacts or can contribute in such meaningful ways to address it. And perhaps no other industry has as much to gain from addressing climate change and the connected crisis of the loss of the Earth’s natural areas and biodiversity.
Why Download the Report?
As more destinations become directly impacted by the effects of climate change, from extreme weather and ecosystem disruption to shifts in visitor patterns and rising operational costs, the need to move from planning to implementation becomes critical.
Destination organizations around the world must step up and take action, reinforcing the travel and tourism industry’s potential to be a leader in climate change action.
First published in 2018 and building upon the 2023 edition, this updated report has been fully aligned with the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism. It provides a clear framework for turning strategy into tangible outcomes, shifting from pledges to implementation and measurable impact on the path to a resilient, net-zero future.
- Discover 37 action steps for how destination organizations can tackle climate change and start turning strategy into delivery.
- Explore 6 foundational priorities, from planning and measurement to regeneration and financing, to align your strategy and actions with.
- Leverage case studies and resources from around the world to inspire and enhance your destination strategies.
Access the Report
Access the flagship report from the Travel Foundation and Destination Wayfinder, "Destination Stewardship: A Guide to Action on Climate Change," at the link below.