https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/climate change/ Climate Change News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:43:21+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amid-climate-uncertainty-the-imperative-for-sustainable-travel-grows/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amid-climate-uncertainty-the-imperative-for-sustainable-travel-grows/ As climate change intensifies, sustainable travel emerges as a critical strategy in addressing the crisis. With the travel and tourism industry contributing 8% of global carbon emissions, travelers have an undeniable opportunity to influence the future of our planet by fostering community consciousness, ecological conservation, and economic resilience. “Hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts are ravaging the globe and the urgency for collective action on climate change has never been greater,” emphasizes Joy Martinello, founder of Wild Nectar Immersive Travel Collection. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:55:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-great-barrier-reef-foundation-collaborate-to-restore-coral-reefs-and/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-great-barrier-reef-foundation-collaborate-to-restore-coral-reefs-and/ Qantas partners with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to launch a new fund aimed at accelerating the restoration of Australia’s reef systems, including the deployment of world-first coral restoration technology. With a $10 million investment over 10 years, Qantas aims to support scientists, Traditional Owners, and local tourism operators in restoring corals across the Great Barrier Reef and other iconic Australian coral reefs Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:03:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-awarded-a-rating-by-cdp-for-its-environmental-leadership-and-actions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-awarded-a-rating-by-cdp-for-its-environmental-leadership-and-actions/ For the first time, Accor joins the ‘A-list’ of global environmental non-profit CDP, as part of the leading companies regarding transparency, management of environment risks and demonstrating the rigor and ambition with which the climate issue is addressed in the company’s business model. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:13:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europes-heat-wave-prompts-italys-extreme-health-alert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europes-heat-wave-prompts-italys-extreme-health-alert/ The European Space Agency’s climate experts have predicted that Sicily and Sardinia might possibly see the warmest temperatures ever documented in Europe, with highs of 48 degrees Celsius. Similarly, temperatures in Rome might reach 44 degrees Celsius. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:42:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-protection-is-a-human-right/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-protection-is-a-human-right/ Climate protection and human rights are closely linked. In the Studiosus interview at ITB Berlin 2023 experts outlined their various perspectives and positions Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:40:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-emergency-how-do-destinations-become-more-resistant/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-emergency-how-do-destinations-become-more-resistant/ Crises caused by climate change are becoming more frequent, with a direct and severe impact on destinations. Are there ways that could help to make destination areas more resistant? Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:38:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-appoints-zita-schellekens-as-svp-of-sustainability-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-appoints-zita-schellekens-as-svp-of-sustainability-strategy/ KLM has appointed Zita Schellekens as Senior Vice President (SVP) for Sustainability & Strategy, effective 1 March 2023. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:39:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finavia-aims-for-net-zero-carbon-emissions-at-all-airports-by-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finavia-aims-for-net-zero-carbon-emissions-at-all-airports-by-2025/ The airport company Finavia has published its new responsibility programme. The main objective of the “Towards sustainable air travel” programme is to reduce the carbon emissions of airports to net zero by the end of 2025. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:14:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-travalyst-team-up-to-help-consumers-calculate-their-carbon-footpri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-travalyst-team-up-to-help-consumers-calculate-their-carbon-footpri/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Travalyst, have joined forces with the aim of providing consumers with a consistent, accurate and widely available calculation of their carbon footprint from air travel. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:07:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zurich-airport-achieves-fourth-airport-carbon-accreditation-aca-level/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zurich-airport-achieves-fourth-airport-carbon-accreditation-aca-level/ Flughafen Zürich AG has taken another step forwards in terms of climate protection, reaching the fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level. This puts Zurich Airport among the top 10 % of airports worldwide that have received accreditation for their efforts to tackle climate change. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:17:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-travel-company-makes-a-radical-commitment-to-reduce-its-climate-impa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-travel-company-makes-a-radical-commitment-to-reduce-its-climate-impa/ As COP27 got under way in Egypt and World Travel Market ran in London, travel company Brown + Hudson announced that it will cap the number of travelers it sends to any destination at just 50 people per year. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:38:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-satavia-collaborate/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-satavia-collaborate/ Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is implementing contrail prevention on a special NetZero flight during the COP27 event as part of its continuing partnership with SATAVIA. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:58:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-city-dubai-is-proud-host-of-cop28/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-city-dubai-is-proud-host-of-cop28/ A state-of-the-art ‘green’ destination that hosted the world for six months, Expo City Dubai is the proud host of COP28 – The Emirates Climate Conference with the UNFCCC Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:08:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/inaugural-singapore-pavilion-at-cop27/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/inaugural-singapore-pavilion-at-cop27/ The first-ever Singapore Pavilion at COP27 profiles Singapore’s commitment to global climate action Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:14:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/save-venice-and-the-gritti-palace-announce-a-dynamic-new-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/save-venice-and-the-gritti-palace-announce-a-dynamic-new-partnership/ Save Venice, the American non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of art and architecture in Venice, is proud to announce a new partnership with The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:54:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/high-tech-bridge-built-with-flax/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/high-tech-bridge-built-with-flax/ An old material is being rediscovered: flax has been with us for thousands of years in the form of clothing, sacks, and robust ship’s ropes. Now the plant fibres are experiencing a renaissance and could become the building material of the future, starting with a new project in Holland. Sun, 24 Apr 2022 09:16:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travellers-overwhelmed-navigating-sustainable-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travellers-overwhelmed-navigating-sustainable-tourism/ New research reveals that although 90% of consumers look for sustainable options when booking, 70% feel overwhelmed with navigating options and making the best choices to be a more sustainable traveller. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:15:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eco-badges-will-grow-in-importance-for-tourism-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eco-badges-will-grow-in-importance-for-tourism-industry/ Travellers now require higher levels of transparency of a company’s environmental performance. GlobalData’s 2021 Consumer Survey has found that almost 75% of global consumers think the introduction of sustainability labels on products should be mandatory. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:35:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-pollution-rules-threaten-ferry-lines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-pollution-rules-threaten-ferry-lines/ Ferry operators could be forced to cut services and close routes in northern Europe due to new air pollution rules being introduced in January 2015, transport ministers are being told ahead of an EU summit in Brussels tomorrow (2 December). Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:47:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-report-to-show-tourist-paradises-under-acute-stress/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-report-to-show-tourist-paradises-under-acute-stress/ Major tourist destinations like the Maldives and Vanuatu are already facing impacts due to climate change similar in scale to exposed failed states like Haiti and Somalia - a major new climate change report will detail later this week. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:29:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-seeks-greater-collaboration-on-climate-change/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-seeks-greater-collaboration-on-climate-change/ Greater cooperation between private sector businesses and climate change policy makers is the only solution to global concerns over climate change the World Travel & Tourism Council has argued. The industry body believes governments continue to mistakenly disparage the industry over greenhouse gas emissions, while making little attempt to consult when drawing up climate change policies. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:02:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oleary-says-climate-change-is-horse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oleary-says-climate-change-is-horse/ In the same week that he called for replacing co-pilots with air stewardesses, Ryanair boss Micheal O’Leary has sparked further controversy by denying the existence of man-made climate change. The controversial millionaire said the idea that man-made pollution is heating up the planet is “horse *#*!”. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:03:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/green-globe-certification-partners-with-limousine-environmental-action-part/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/green-globe-certification-partners-with-limousine-environmental-action-part/ Green Globe Certification, the leading certification program for sustainability in travel and tourism, announces a new partnership with Limousine Environmental Action Partners, LLC. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:58:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-and-tourism-industry-sets-the-standard-on-climate-change/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-and-tourism-industry-sets-the-standard-on-climate-change/ Travel and tourism is one of the largest industries in the world providing a strong impetus to global economic development. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:36:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-deal-at-copenhagen-is-vital-for-tourism-in-englands-northwest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-deal-at-copenhagen-is-vital-for-tourism-in-englands-northwest/ This weeks’ Copenhagen summit will be vital to ensure that the Northwest does not suffer the impacts of dangerous climate change. Most of the focus has been on the impacts on countries around the world, but as the recent unprecedented flooding in Cumbria’s shows, the Northwest is vulnerable to a extreme weather events that may become more common as a result of future climate change. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:05:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-buyers-shun-green/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-buyers-shun-green/ More than two thirds of travel buyers still do not a have a green buying policy in place. Almost a fifth of the 1,400 respondents surveyed by the Business Travel & Meetings Show stated that being green is simply “not a priority”. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:33:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bermuda-to-highlight-islands-plight-at-climate-change-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bermuda-to-highlight-islands-plight-at-climate-change-summit/ Bermuda hopes to get the plight of some of the world’s smallest islands to the top of world leaders’ agendas at the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit. The premier of the country Dr Ewart Brown is meeting with other small island nations ahead of his visit to the summit this Friday. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:37:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/call-for-limit-on-aircraft-emissions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/call-for-limit-on-aircraft-emissions/ Aviation CO2 emissions should be capped and aviation growth cannot exceed 60% if the government is to hit its targets to limit aviation emissions. All departing and arriving flights in developed countries should be subject to the cap and rail needs to be promoted as an alternative to short-haul flights, according to a report from the Committee on Climate Change. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:37:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/climate-witness-blog-action-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/climate-witness-blog-action-day/ For many of us, the idea of a changing climate is just that, an idea, something vague, distant and unfortunately irrelevant. For Ursula Rakova, climate change is much more. It is the source of a disrupted life, a community displaced, a paradise lost. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:09:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-presents-aviation-climate-change-plan-to-the-un/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-presents-aviation-climate-change-plan-to-the-un/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, presented the aviation industry’s climate change strategy and targets to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a meeting at the United Nation’s headquarters in New York. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:51:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tough-targets-and-a-global-sectoralqpproach/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tough-targets-and-a-global-sectoralqpproach/ Hong Kong - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) challenged governments to take four specific actions to support the aviation industry’s responsible approach to climate change. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:54:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-to-conduct-asias-first-environmentally-efficient-aspire-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-to-conduct-asias-first-environmentally-efficient-aspire-flight/ Japan Airlines (JAL) will conduct Asia’s first ASPIRE flight on October 10, 2009, as part of a program that seeks to establish industry-wide aviation standards and procedures that can reduce the environmental footprint of air travel. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:17:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/how-the-travel-industry-will-save-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/how-the-travel-industry-will-save-the-world/ When approached to become one of the initial contributors to Tnooz I was understandably flattered and naturally began thinking about my first post.  What is my agenda for the site, what do I say, what is my voice, my goal, my cause, what will I write about?  Those of you who know me well are already aware of what drives my personal ambition as well as my writing:  travel, technology and the environment. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:21:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080125103051424/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080125103051424/ There are clear signs that business travel behaviour is beginning to change in response to global warming concerns, a forthcoming study by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives and KDS will reveal. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2006100906590671/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2006100906590671/ A British campaign by environmentalists is using humour and subversion to highlight the massive climate change damage unrestrained air transport expansion will bring. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 07:47:42 +0000