Event

Online Training Sessions on the Blueprint for Tourism Climate Action Plans | Three appointments in January and February 2025

Date and Time

Date(s) - 30 January 2025
Time : 10h00 - 11h30

Date/heure
Date(s) - 30 January 2025
10h00 - 11h30


Following a first capacity-building session held in person in Almeria on November 21st, 2024 as part of the 2nd JAF of the Sustainable Tourism Mission of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme, this series will consist of three interactive 90-minute sessions, designed to support destinations and regional authorities in the development of climate action plans for tourism based on the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism initiative. 

The Online Training Sessions series will draw on two key resources developed under the Interreg Euro-MED Sustainable Tourism Community:

Online Training Sessions series Overview

Who will be the trainer? 

The trainer will be Jeremy Smith from Travel Foundation, a leading expert in climate action planning for tourism. He has also led the production of the key documents used in the training. The Travel Foundation, with its extensive experience in sustainable tourism, is well-placed to deliver these workshops, offering valuable insights and practical guidance.

Who should attend?

The sessions are designed for those working (or considering to work) in climate action and sustainable tourism within regional DMOs or authorities. These practical, interactive sessions are best suited for participants with some prior knowledge of climate issues.

Content

  • 1st session 30th January: Enabling conditions and initial assessments for climate action planning
    This session will introduce the key resources and focus on the early stages of climate action planning, including the context, risks, opportunities, and enabling conditions. Travel Foundation will also provide an overview of the current state of climate action in tourism.
  • 2nd session13th February: Selecting objectives and prioritising actions
    This session will focus on identifying suitable objectives for a Climate Action Plan and using the Prioritization Tool developed by the Travel Foundation to select specific actions. Participants will learn how to evaluate different actions based on feasibility, impact, and alignment with broader sustainability goals, ensuring a practical and effective plan.
  • 3rd session27th February: Implementing and Tracking Progress
    The final session will focus on turning the plan into action. Participants will explore strategies for implementing their Climate Action Plans and learn how to monitor progress effectively. This session will cover key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting mechanisms, and how to ensure continuous improvement through adaptive management.

While you can join individual sessions, we strongly encourage attending all three, as each builds on the previous. 

To know more about the training activity, you can find the AGENDA here.

You can REGISTER HERE to participate in the training activity held online with the following calendar:

  • 1st Session: January 30th, 2025 – 10:00 am-11.30 am (CET)
  • 2nd Session: February 13th, 2025 – 10:00 am-11.30 am (CET)
  • 3rd Session: February 27th, 2025 – 10:00 am-11.30am (CET)

For more information, do not hesitate to write to community4tourism@interreg-euro-med.eu

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