A climate action training course focused on destinations has been created by sustainable tourism non-profit, the Travel Foundation.
The online ‘Destination Climate Champions’ programme has eight modules, covering subjects ranging from creating a climate action plan to future proofing marketing strategies.
Each module takes around one to two hours, with additional time needed for applied learning tasks.
The Travel Foundation also offers additional personalised coaching and training sessions as an optional add-on.
Climate action plan training is free to access for those working in Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) due to sponsorship by Expedia Group.
The programme has been piloted with more than 40 DMOs across Europe, the Pacific northwest of the US and Canada, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
Travel Foundation chief executive Jeremy Sampson said: “The launch of our new Destination Climate Champions training programme comes at a pivotal moment for tourism, with an urgent need for transition to a climate-resilient, low carbon industry that safeguards livelihoods and the future of destinations.
“Destination Management Organisations are in a unique position to lead this change by bringing the many tourism stakeholders together, identifying local needs and understanding the key risks to their tourism economy, place and people.
“This programme supports destination leaders to gain fundamental knowledge and skills related to climate action and helps tourism professionals from organisations of all shapes and sizes to understand how climate change affects their destination and what they need to do about it.”