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WTTC launches debate on climate change
• 12 Apr 2007 •
 RECENT months have shown evidence of a marked increase in the world's determination to address environmental challenges. Above all, a tipping point has been reached on climate change and in particular its impact on the environment.
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched an international campaign to call to dialogue the issues on climate change. The campaign will run full pages in authoritative publications including The Daily Telegraph, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal and travel trade media around the world.
An online forum has been created to encourage open dialogue on the issues that need to be addressed on climate change. The forum also draws input concerning environmental good practice, working hand in hand with sustainable communities, nations and business.
The WTTC is inviting industry leaders, experts, governments and other stakeholders to join the dialogue and to share their views by visiting www.globaltraveltourism.com/environment. Travel and tourism leaders, from both the public and private sector, will gather to reflect on the online dialogue and to discuss the issues at the seventh Global Travel and Tourism Summit which will take place in Lisbon on May 11 and 12.
WTTC President Jean-Claude Baumgarten said: “The risk of an energy crisis is forcing a re-think on consumption levels, efficiency, and alternatives. Know-how is being developed and already travel and tourism leaders are working on making a real difference, not only on the carbon footprint of their activities, but also the overall impact of travel and tourism on our natural environment.
“Rather than demonising any industry or activity, the task now for individuals, corporations, communities and governments, is to cut through misconceptions and to work on realising practical solutions for a sustainable future.”
The WTTC also announced that the summit in Portugal will be a carbon neutral event. The offsetting scheme is being sponsored by Travelport and supported by Sustainable Travel International (STI). The offsets will fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Africa, Asia and Central America through STI and MyClimate who will reduce carbon emissions elsewhere.
“Travelport's sponsorship of a carbon offsetting initiative at the upcoming Summit in Portugal is reflective of the travel sector's continued commitment to environmental responsibility,” said Jeff Clarke, Travelport President and CEO, adding: “As a leading company in the online and offline travel space, it's our sincere hope that our industry will continue to lead developments to address environmental issues on a global scale.”
STI President Brian Mullis added: “Demonstrating that unavoidable carbon impacts can be offset sends an important message to the industry and to travellers worldwide. Since the Global Travel and Tourism Summit will be the highest profile tourism-related event to become carbon neutral, we're hoping it will catalyze a movement we've spearheaded in helping the Travel and Tourism industry become carbon neutral.” |  Return to Top
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