Sustainability News November 2025 N.4
November 2025
Reseach Office: Sustainability news, Sustainability news 2025
News from Italy
Discover the new glamping trend in Sardinia, a mindful tourism experience
Glamping in Sardinia is a form of sustainable tourism that blends harmoniously with the island's natural landscape. Using natural materials and low-impact solutions, these sites offer an authentic, eco-friendly experience. Local cuisine and slow-paced activities complete an offering that showcases Sardinian culture and nature.
Third National Forum promotes responsible tourism models
The Third National Forum on Sustainable Tourism highlighted Italy’s progress towards more sustainable tourism, with reduced emissions and a responsible use of water resources. The event also highlighted a positive impact on employment and quality of work.
Promoting sustainable tourism through the Fuori Stazione guidebook
Trenord and Lonely Planet are launching the Fuori Stazione (‘out of the station’) guide to encourage sustainable tourism in Lombardy, promoting train travel as a means of exploring the region’s food and wine heritage. The initiative aims to reduce the environmental and social impact of tourism by encouraging use of public transport and showcasing local biodiversity.
Tarquinia runs for Italian Capital of Culture 2028
Tarquinia and the municipalities of the DMO Etruskey network are running for Italian Capital of Culture 2028, promoting a sustainable and widespread cultural model. The project includes slow tourism via routes such as the ‘Cammino degli Etruschi’ and the ‘Lazio Blue Route’, showcasing the area and combating depopulation.
Innovative cultural tourism in the Valdichiana near Siena
The Valdichiana area, near Siena, is embracing artificial intelligence to customise routes and highlight lesser-known cultural heritage, creating a model of sustainable and innovative tourism. The Val.Smart project combines technology and tradition, involving local operators in co-designing the local tourist offering.
Winter tourism revolution in Italy: shifting towards a sustainable model
Italy is embracing sustainable winter tourism by reducing artificial snow-making and promoting low-impact activities like cross-country skiing and hiking. Initiatives in the Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige regions show how local communities can protect mountain ecosystems through shared strategies and the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism.
Explore the Pollino National Park and its innovative approach to tourism
The Pollino National Park in Calabria has a unique approach to sustainable tourism thanks to the Catasta hub, which promotes activities like cycling, hiking and biodiversity projects. This destination offers authentic, year-round experiences, combating overtourism and showcasing local culture and nature.
Barefooting in Italian parks fosters wellbeing and sustainability
Barefooting in Italian parks, as supported by scientific studies, improves balance and mental well-being, transforming parks into innovative health spaces. This sustainable practice promotes responsible tourism as well as social inclusion.
News from around the world
Africa
Gabon
Climate agreement to safeguard the Congo Basin forests
Gabon has signed an innovative agreement to protect the Congo Basin rainforests by combining international and government funding. The initiative aims to create new national parks, combat poaching and promote ecotourism by increasing protected areas to 30% of the total.
The Americas
Tourist accessibility and its consequences in iconic destinations
This article explores how the rise of tourism in Latin America, facilitated by low-cost flights and social media, is causing gentrification, rising costs and social tensions in places like Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador and Antarctica. Experts are stressing the need for sustainable management to prevent irreversible damage being caused.
Canada
Quebec adheres to global standards for responsible tourism
Quebec is distinguishing itself as a green tourist destination by signing the Glasgow Declaration and joining the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. The city is fostering reduced environmental impact and cultural enhancement, with Biosphere and Green Key certification for accommodation facilities, aiming for net-zero tourism.
Young Canadians and responsible tourism: a new form of travel
Generation Z and Canadian Millennials are redefining tourism through their responsible, restorative approach, favouring travel that supports local communities and respects cultural heritage. This trend includes using ‘destination dupes’ to avoid overcrowding, and focusing on well-being and connection with nature.
Mexico
Promoting cultural identity and sustainability at Fitur 2026
Mexico is preparing for Fitur 2026 with a focus on sustainable tourism, promoting the protection of nature areas and clean energy. Initiatives like the National Guide to Community Tourism Experiences and the Magic Cities Strategy aim to showcase cultural authenticity and generate shared prosperity.
Peru
Peru commits to sustainable tourism and culinary arts
PROMPERÚ participated in the Peru Sustainable Summit 2025, promoting sustainable tourism and culinary arts through initiatives like ‘Perú, Mucho Gusto’ and ‘Sustainable Culture’. The event highlighted the importance of sustainable ingredients and traditional techniques, emphasising the role of culinary arts as a driver of decentralised development.
Colombia
Booming tourism and sustainable development in La Guajira
Guajira is emerging as a sustainable tourist destination, with a 96% increase in international visitors. The ‘Discover La Guajira’ strategy promotes sustainability through training for entrepreneurs, sustainable business plans and UN scholarships for tour operators. Digitisation and operator certification programme also support responsible tourism.
Costa Rica
Sustainable Tourism Certification in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is making a name for itself due to its commitment to environmental protection thanks to initiatives like Certification of Tourist Sustainability (CST), which rewards eco-friendly practices by tourism companies. This programme fosters the reduction of environmental impact and cooperation with local communities, making every tourist activity a conservation resource.
Asia
Indonesia
Strategies for sustainable Indonesian tourism by 2026
Indonesia has presented Tourism Outlook 2025/2026, its strategic plan to promote high-quality, sustainable and inclusive tourism. The document, co-authored by institutions and stakeholders, aims to make Indonesian tourism competitive and innovative by strengthening dialogue between government, industry and the community.
Europe
Spain
The ‘Majorca, Ca Nostra’ campaign promotes ethical, responsible tourism
Majorca is transforming its approach to tourism through the ‘Majorca, Ca Nostra’ campaign, which encourages sustainable, eco-friendly tourism. The Foundation for Responsible Tourism promotes landscape conservation and community wellbeing while showcasing cultural heritage and local traditions. The initiative aims to build a resilient, responsible tourism model, making Mallorca a beacon of sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean.
Regulating summer mobility in Ibiza for sustainable tourism
Since 2024, Ibiza has been restricting vehicle numbers during the summer to protect the environment and improve quality of life. This measure, part of a broader strategy, promotes public transport, e-mobility and bicycle infrastructure, supported by the Sustainable Tourism Tax.
Eco-Scenarios
National Geographic: a warning for responsible tourism
National Geographic’s 2025 photo series highlights the beauty and fragility of global ecosystems and cultures, emphasising the importance of a type of tourism that respects and supports communities and the environment.
Sustainable hospitality strategies with a local focus
The integration of local cultures and resources into global tourism is proving to be a winning strategy for sustainable development. In Africa, the adoption of models that showcase local traditions and environmental conservation is creating authentic, sustainable economic ecosystems.
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