Sustainability News April 2025 N. 1
14 April 2025
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News from Italy
Regenerative, sustainable hiking route around Lake Maggiore
A new 230 km hiking route around Lake Maggiore has been created to promote slow, sustainable tourism. This path, the result of a local area regeneration project, comprises 11 stages passing through Lombardy, Piedmont and part of Switzerland, showcasing both well-known and lesser-known locations.
News from around the world
Africa
Zambia
Data update on wildlife and protected areas in Zambia
Zambia is updating its protected area data to improve biodiversity management and support sustainable tourism. This project, supported by the World Bank and WWF, aims to provide detailed information on the economic benefits of wildlife tourism while promoting sustainable land use practices and attracting climate funding.
America
Colombia
Explore the Los Flamencos Sanctuary in the Camarones district
The Los Flamencos Wildlife Sanctuary, in La Guajira, offers a sustainable tourism experience, promoting biodiversity and solidarity economy. This community initiative enables visitors to admire pink flamingos and other species in a protected natural environment.
Santa Marta, the new centre of sustainable, innovative tourism
The city of Santa Marta in Colombia is to host the 2nd Ibero-American Forum on Sustainable, Inclusive and Smart Tourism, on 14 and 15 May. The event aims to consolidate Ibero-America as a landmark for sustainable tourism and also celebrate Santa Marta’s 500th birthday.
Promoting sustainable employment among young people in Barranquilla and Bogotà
A new report highlights the potential of ‘green jobs’ in Colombia, focusing on sectors like sustainable tourism in Barranquilla. This initiative aims to help young people enter the employment market through professions that protect the environment and promote biodiversity.
Europe
France
Expansion of Ouigo Train Classique services to promote slow tourism and eco-responsible mobility
SNCF Voyageurs is expanding its Ouigo Train Classique services with a third link between Rennes and Paris, promoting sustainable tourism through affordable prices and longer journey times, in line with a slow travel philosophy.
United Kingdom
Initiative for exploring Glasgow by bike
VisitScotland is promoting bicycle touring in Glasgow as a sustainable form of travel, through investments to improve the cycle route system and attract responsible tourism. The city offers over 300 km of cycle paths, making it an ideal destination for eco-friendly tourism.
Falkirk Wheel receives Gold Green Tourism Award for the fourth time in a row
The Falkirk Wheel, a Scottish tourist attraction, has won the Gold Green Tourism Award for the fourth time thanks to its eco-friendly practices. The attraction promotes sustainable activities, such as the 'paddle pick-up' for cleaning waterways, which gets the local community involved.
Spain
Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism enhances tourist infrastructure in the Balearic Islands
The Pedro Sánchez government has seen 288 million euros invested in improving the tourist infrastructure of the Balearic Islands, using NextGen European funds and sustainable tourism tax. The aim of these investments is to increase the resilience of the tourist industry, a pillar of the Spanish economy.
Film tourism, promoting Spanish culture and sustainability
In Spain, film tourism is emerging as a sustainable alternative to traditional tourism, thanks to its ability to attract visitors all year round and shine the spotlight on lesser-known places. This approach decongests crowded destinations and also reactivates local economies by drawing on existing infrastructure, reducing environmental impacts.
Maritime ecotourism initiatives in the Mariñas Coruñesas Biosphere Reserve
The Mariñas Coruñesas Biosphere Reserve, in the Galicia region, is developing a nautical centre in the town of Betanzos to promote maritime ecotourism. The initiative aims to combine ecotourism activities with environmental awareness and biodiversity conservation, revitalising traditional routes and promoting sustainability among the new generations.
Oceania
Polynesia
A green vision for Tahiti, harnessing natural and cultural resources
The President of Polynesia, Moetai Brotherson, is proposing to transform Tahiti into a sustainable tourist destination, focusing on natural and cultural resources. His aim is to develop green tourism through outdoor activities, overcoming the challenges of hiking trail accessibility and management.
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