COP30: Tourism Pushes for Greater Role at UN Climate Talks
COP30 highlighted tourism’s rising influence in climate talks. As industry-led plans move toward national adoption, the importance of being at the table now is only growing.
Climate Hub
Welcome to Skift’s Climate Hub, where solutions-based journalism cuts through industry spin to spotlight real progress in travel sustainability. In partnership with Intrepid Travel, Skift’s editorial team will evaluate environmental claims, highlight meaningful advancements, and hold the travel sector accountable. This independent initiative brings rigorous reporting to the forefront and pushes the industry to meet the moment in the face of growing scrutiny from travelers and stakeholders alike.
Fire at COP30 Halts UN Climate Negotiations During Tourism Talks
It's not clear whether COP30 will go on, but it's a blow for the government of Brazil, which was hoping for a climate agreement to come out of the talks.
The Travel Climate 10
In an industry racing against climate deadlines, the fastest path to impact is turning every breakthrough into a blueprint.
Singapore Becomes First Country to Tax Air Travelers for Green Jet Fuel
Singapore’s new passenger levy sends a message to the aviation world: Sustainable fuels are no longer optional. But can a tax alone jumpstart a struggling green fuel market?
UN Announces Tourism Days at COP30 Climate Talks in Brazil: What’s on the Agenda?
Tourism's inclusion at COP30 marks growing recognition of the sector's climate role.
Hilton’s Renewable Energy Push Gains Ground After 100% Adoption Milestone
Hilton’s clean energy push reveals how corporate climate action is evolving from policy-driven to profit-driven.
AI Scales, Smaller Plates: How Hotels Are Fighting Food Waste and Emissions
Tech solutions won’t fix the hotel industry’s climate challenge on their own. But when they work, hotels should share those wins and scale them fast, because smarter kitchens today could mean smaller footprints tomorrow.
Sharjah Targets Hotel and Tourism Carbon Emissions Reductions
Sharjah is betting on eco-tourism to boost its appeal. Gas remains part of the mix, but with more renewables coming online and efforts to decarbonize supply chains, the emirate could offer the industry a path to lower-emission operations.
Soil Carbon Credits: Farms Are Selling Emissions Reductions to Travel Companies
Farms would ideally adopt regenerative practices. But with transition costs high, carbon credits may help bridge the gap.
Hurricane Melissa Cripples Jamaica’s Tourism and Highlights Climate Risk
As climate change fuels ever-stronger hurricanes, Jamaica’s battered tourism industry faces an urgent reckoning and so do the companies invested in its future.