ClimAct
2024
About
Green Key is one of the five programmes of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Along with the other FEE’s initiatives, we strive to address the burning environmental problems that our planet faces these days.
In 2021, FEE released the new 10-year strategic plan, called GAIA 20:30, with three critical goals in mind: to empower climate action, reduce environmental pollution and protect global biodiversity.
During the 2022 Protecting Global Biodiversity and 2023 Reducing Environmental Pollution campaigns we have promoted new activities, disseminated knowledge through webinars, and ran 7,767 km through 18 countries.
We have gone so far, but we will not stop! It’s time to…
Green Key and Blue Flag are excited to announce the new ClimAct campaign focusing on the third goal of GAIA 20:30, climate action.
You are a tourism specialist or work in the tourism sector, or you are a traveller. Have you ever asked yourself:
How does tourism contribute to climate change?
How can WE contribute to a more sustainable climate?
What are some environmentally friendly practices that we can easily incorporate into our daily activities?
We aim to maximise the positive impacts of our actions. Through a series of diverse free events and activities, we encourage our network to join forces with us and ACT to bring about positive solutions for Climate Change.
Together, we can change the world!
Let’s act
1. CLIM-ASK
Test your knowledge about the relationship between climate change and tourism and what impact they have on each other.
Suitable for: Everyone! We have prepared a beginner and a pro version of the quiz. Take the challenge!
When: We challenged you on our social media for four weeks, but… If you have missed some questions or you feel you can do better, this is your chance! Find the full quizzes below and challenge your team, friends, and family!
2. CLI-MEET
Meet our network and join our open-for-all webinars to broaden your climate change knowledge in a social and accessible way!
ACT TO CHANGE: The pathway to carbon net zero.
Speakers:
Christopher Imbsen, Vice President Research & Sutainability at World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC)
Click here to see the presentation “Carbon Net Zero - global overview”.
Claudia Bogensperger, International Green Key Coordinator and Project Manager at Green Key International
Click here to see the presentation “The Path to Net Zero - planning on practical examples”.
Alessandro Venti, International Blue Flag Coordinator at Blue Flag International
Click here to see the presentation “Navigating Opportunities for Beaches and Marinas”.
CLIM-ACCOUNT: Introduction to the HCMI carbon calculation tool.
When? 23rd of May 2024 from 2.30 PM CET to 4.00 PM CET (90 min.)What to expect?
Free and industry-recognised, Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) enables hotels of any size to calculate the carbon footprint of stays, meetings and events on their properties.
During this webinar:
Claire Whitley, Head of Standards and Reporting at Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, will introduce the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI).
Chiara Cottone, International Green Key Coordinator, will present its online adaptation realised by Green Key.
Sven Wiltink, Global Senior Director Sustainability at Radisson Hotel Group, will explain the importance of assessing hotels carbon footprint and demonstrate the crucial role of data collection and analysis for a sustainable long-term planning.
Click here to sign up.
LEARN TO ACT: Green curricula for the next generation of tourism professionals.
When? 9th October 2024 from 2.30 PM CET to 4.00 PM CET (90 min.)Click here to sign up.
COLLECT TO ACT: The power of sustainability data in the tourism industry.
When? 26th November 2024 from 2.30 PM CET to 4.00 PM CET (90 min.)Click here to sign up.
3. CLI-MAKE
We will share examples of good practices to show you how our Green Key and Blue Flag networks are translating their commitment to sustainability into action. Follow our social media to learn what you can do to Cli-Make a Difference!
Let’s drive impactful change together!