The Declaration launches with founder signatories from across industry.

A new network of organisations, companies and individuals working in tourism has come together to join other industries and regions in declaring a climate emergency.

Launched today at www.tourismdeclares.com, the declaration commits signatories to accelerate their own emission reductions in line with IPPC advice that the world needs to cut global carbon emissions to 55% below 2017 levels by 2030.

Here is Earth Changers’ launch Declaration for Tourism Declares Climate Emergency.

All signatories commit to the following five actions:

1. Develop a ‘Climate Emergency Plan’

Adopted by the organisation’s Executive board within 12 months of initial declaration, or sooner.

2. Share commitment and progress publicly

Share the initial public declaration, the ‘Climate Emergency Plan’, and update on progress against targets each year.

3. Cut carbon emissions

Accept current IPCC advice stating the need to cut global carbon emissions to 55% below 2017 levels by 2030 in order to keep the planet within 1.5 degrees of warming. Ensure the ‘Climate Emergency Plan’ represents actions designed to achieve this as a minimum, through delivering transparent, measurable and increasing reductions in the total carbon emissions per customer arising from operations and travel services sold.

4. Work together

Encourage suppliers and partners to make the same declaration; share best practice amongst peers; and actively participate in the Tourism Declares community.

5. Advocate for change

Recognise the need for system change across the industry, and call for urgent regulatory action to accelerate the transition towards zero carbon air travel.

We’ll be developing our Declaration Plans throughout the year.