Good practices

Since 2020, the Rivers of Sofia initiative, led by The Collective Foundation, has aimed to restore the artificial riverbeds of the Perlovska and Vladayska Rivers - once hidden and neglected - to become public parks and cultural venues. These waterways...

Launched officially on 16 September 2023, Armonia Beach in Agios Tychonas (Limassol) became the fifth Plastic Free Beach in Cyprus as part of the "Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic Free" initiative run by the TUI Care Foundation and the...

In September 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, a universal commitment to end poverty, protect the environment, and promote prosperity for everyone. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and...

In January 2024, the island of Gran Canaria officially received the prestigious Biosphere Destination certification - recognizing its commitment to sustainable tourism and its alignment with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It ranks among the top 15 European destinations...

On 24 July 2019, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the City of Dubrovnik signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to foster sustainable tourism and effective visitor management in one of Croatia’s most iconic destinations. Key Commitments under the...

Green Ideas for Tourism in Europe, hosted on greentourism.eu, offers a powerful educational hub aimed at bridging tourism and the green economy. The platform equips tourism stakeholders—from students and business owners to destination managers—with best practices, tools, and case studies...

In 2015, world leaders from all corners of the globe united behind a transformative vision for the future: a world where prosperity is shared, the planet is protected, and all people live with dignity and opportunity. This vision was formalized...

The Water Roadmap report, developed by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in partnership with Accenture, underscores the urgent global challenges of water scarcity and resilience. As water-related issues intensify due to climate change, population growth, and economic activity,...

The TOURiSME project, co-funded by the EU’s COSME program, compiled a comprehensive “Compendium of Best Practices” (Deliverable D2.3) to help small and medium-sized tourism businesses adopt sustainable strategies. The initiative, running from September 2020 for 30 months, brought together partners...