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WTTC is proud to present its first in a series of virtual events

“One Voice – Towards a Brighter Future” to launch next week

London, UK: The World Travel & Tourism Council presents its first in a series of Travel & Tourism focussed virtual events next week, kicking off with “One Voice - Accelerating the Sustainability Agenda” in the context of Climate Week NY.

Last year, during the same week WTTC held its first Climate and Environmental Action Forum where the sector launched its ambition to Climate Neutrality by 2050.

The “One Voice – Towards a Brighter Future” series of events, is designed to shed light on the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on the Travel & Tourism sector, and how an internationally coordinated approach, is vital in order to lead us on the road to recovery.

With an introduction by Gloria Guevara, WTTC’s President & CEO, the discussion will be moderated by BBC's Ros Atkins and will feature UNFCCC's Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, and Darrell Wade, WTTC's Vice-Chair of Sustainability.

Focussing on the theme “Sustainable Travel & Tourism”, this webinar is part of The Climate Week NYC official events program.

Together, the panel will discuss how we can be more responsible stewards and work together to take action to address climate change, as well as how this topic has been accelerated in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While Travel & Tourism has made great progress, we must move further and faster, working together to take meaningful action to address the threats that climate change poses to the sector and to the world. The webinar will consider the sector’s steps and achievements, what more can be done, and how we can come together to change and stimulate new traveller behaviours.

Gloria Guevara said: “We are delighted to be ushering in our new virtual events series with this critical topic surrounding sustainability and the future of Travel & Tourism. We are grateful to Darrell Wade, Ros Atkins and Patricia Espinosa for coming together to help make this event a possibility.

“This is a critical time for our sector, with 197 million jobs supported by Travel & Tourism have been put at risk, and it is clear that we must adapt to the new normal if we wish to continue to see a thriving Travel & Tourism sector.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on Travel & Tourism, but now there is also a chance for our sector to lead the way forward towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.”

When: Sep 24, 2020 03:00 PM BST
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One Voice: Accelerating the Sustainability Agenda

 

SUNx Malta in partnership with WTTC, launch climate friendly travel registry for 2050 

The day after its inaugural “One Voice – Towards a Brighter Future” event (25 Sept), WTTC is partnering with SUNx Malta to bring you “The Climate Friendly Travel Registry for 2050 Climate Neutral & Sustainability Ambitions” event.  Hosted by SUNx Malta and also in partnership with Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), it is virtual event delivered during Climate Week NYC and in the side-lines of UN General Assembly.

The idea of a Climate Neutral 2050 Ambitions Registry was built into the Paris 2015 Agreement, as a way for Parties to transparently declare and progressively increase their Carbon reduction ambitions through 2050, so as to secure global temperature stabilized at tolerable levels for human survival. 

As a transformation catalyst, this Registry will be open to all Travel & Tourism companies and communities, whether they have created a 2050 Carbon Neutral Ambition yet. It will cover transport, hospitality, travel services and infrastructure providers - from the smallest to the largest, anywhere in the world. It will also be a conduit to the mainstream UNFCCC Climate Action Portal.

During the event, Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO will present a session entitled “Bringing Climate and Sustainability into the mainstream of the industry’s future.”

When: Sep 25, 2020 15:00 BST
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Sunx Registry