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eco-union launches new report on tourism climate governance Climate ChangeTourism

eco-union launches new report on tourism climate governance

Climate change is an increasingly urgent challenge for European tourism destinations. While many regions have adopted climate strategies and action plans, translating these commitments into effective mitigation and adaptation measures remains a significant challenge. To close this gap between plans and practice, the new report Governance criteria for regional climate action in the European tourism sector, developed under the LIFE…
eco-union
23 September, 2026
LIFE TOUR4CLIMA officially kicks off to accelerate climate action in Catalonia’s tourism sector Press releaseTourism

LIFE TOUR4CLIMA officially kicks off to accelerate climate action in Catalonia’s tourism sector

The LIFE TOUR4CLIMA project has officially been launched, marking an important step towards advancing climate action in Catalonia’s tourism sector. The project supports the transition towards a climate-neutral, resilient and integrated tourism model, positioning Catalonia as a European pilot destination for climate governance in tourism. The kick-off meeting, held in Barcelona yesterday, brought together project partners and public authorities to…
eco-union
30 January, 2026
BioPirineo calls for a supra-municipal body for forest management in the Valles Occidentales Press releaseTourism

BioPirineo calls for a supra-municipal body for forest management in the Valles Occidentales

The BioPirineo project has analyzed and implemented pilot actions in forest and livestock management, agricultural diversification, and sustainable tourism to restore landscape balance, improve resilience to climate change, and generate new economic opportunities linked to local resources. Today, the BioPirineo project presented in Jaca the final results of its actions in the Valles Occidentales, highlighting the need to move towards…
eco-union
17 December, 2025
Action plan for sustainable tourism in the “Valles Occidentales”: a roadmap toward a more resilient future Tourism

Action plan for sustainable tourism in the “Valles Occidentales”: a roadmap toward a more resilient future

eco-union has published the "Plan de Acción para el Turismo Sostenible en los Valles Occidentales", a strategic document that sets out a roadmap for moving toward a more balanced, resilient tourism model aligned with the needs of the territory. Developed within the framework of the BioPirineo project, the plan outlines priority actions to diversify the tourism offer, strengthen local governance,…
eco-union
15 September, 2025
Is coastal and ocean-based tourism a threat or a driver of sustainability? Blue Tourism InitiativeEventsTourism

Is coastal and ocean-based tourism a threat or a driver of sustainability?

On June 5th, from 12:45 to 13:45 CEST, the Blue Tourism Initiative, together with members of the Blue Tourism Innovation Team and the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research, will host the official session: “Coastal and ocean-based tourism – threat to coastal environment or driver of restoration and sustainable development?” This session, part of the One Ocean Science Congress, will explore…
eco-union
26 May, 2025
eco-union to present the flagship initiative on Blue Tourism at MCSD meeting in Istanbul Blue Tourism InitiativeEventsMediterranean regionTourism

eco-union to present the flagship initiative on Blue Tourism at MCSD meeting in Istanbul

eco-union will play a key role in the upcoming thematic Ad-hoc Meeting of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development (MCSD), taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, on February 12-13, 2025. A highlight of the event will be the discussion of the new Flagship Initiative on Blue Tourism within the framework of Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD), led by Jeremie Fosse,…
eco-union
11 February, 2025
New practices handbook: A comprehensive guide for sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean Mediterranean regionTourism

New practices handbook: A comprehensive guide for sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean

We are excited to announce the release of a new comprehensive guide developed by eco-union, authored by Alejandro Gonzalez. This handbook compiles successful practices from a variety of destinations across both shores of the Mediterranean, offering valuable insights into sustainable tourism management. Serving as a key knowledge tool, the guide helps Maritime and Coastal Mediterranean destinations define integrated action plans,…
eco-union
18 December, 2024
eco-union at the Sun&Blue Congress 2024 Blue Tourism InitiativeEventsTourism

eco-union at the Sun&Blue Congress 2024

eco-union will participate in the 2nd Edition of the Sun&Blue Congress,, which will be held from 20 to 22 November 2024 in Almería, Spain. This congress, one of the most important in Europe on tourism and the blue economy, will bring together experts and key players from different sectors, with the aim of moving from theory to action around sustainability,…
eco-union
18 November, 2024
New report by the Blue Tourism Initiative calls for sustainable cruise tourism Blue Tourism InitiativeTourism

New report by the Blue Tourism Initiative calls for sustainable cruise tourism

The Blue Tourism Initiative has released a comprehensive report on the state of global cruise tourism, underscoring the need for sustainable practices in this critical segment of coastal and marine tourism. Based on extensive research and insights from industry stakeholders, the report highlights key market data, industry impacts, and governance structures shaping cruise tourism worldwide. Focusing on the Mediterranean, Caribbean,…
eco-union
11 November, 2024
eco-union selected as official OECD provider for tourism analysis NewsTourism

eco-union selected as official OECD provider for tourism analysis

We are proud to announce that eco-union has been selected as "official provider" of intellectual services to support the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Tourism Unit. We will be conducting on-demand analyses for their Tourism department, a prestigious acknowledgment of the research work we have been dedicated to for some time. This recognition is a testament to our…
eco-union
25 July, 2024