Östersund signs Glasgow Declaration on climate action in tourism

Östersund Municipality and Destination Östersund AB have signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. This commitment aims to support the global effort to halve tourism sector emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of reaching net zero by 2050 in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

As part of this pledge, the organizations have committed to developing comprehensive climate plans within the next twelve months. They will also report according to the declaration's standards and share their experiences with other signatories. The initiative is a key component of the local development strategy, ‘Hjärta och Puls Östersund 2030’, which focuses on making events socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.

Fredric Kilander, business manager for Östersund Municipality, stated that sustainability is viewed as a competitive advantage for the region. The strategy seeks to balance the economic importance of events and tourism with the preservation of the local natural environment, which serves as a primary venue for many regional activities.