G20 Tourism Carbon Footprint and COVID-19 Impact

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

The Glasgow Declaration called for scientifically based measurements of CO2 emissions in the tourism industry to achieve goals Paris Agreement. Despite economic and employment downturn caused by COVID-19, there are limited cases environmental assessments related tourism. This study estimates carbon footprint major G20 countries before after COVID-19. Understanding characteristics inbound domestic is important as they impact different markets. GHG from mainly stem transportation, but type travel country differences also make souvenirs, accommodation, food beverages significant emission factors. pandemic has greatly impacted industry. In 2020, both significantly decreased, affecting number tourists. some countries, measures against COVID-19 influenced these figures, although signs recovery were observed 2021, reduction rates varied country. These reductions should be pursued post-COVID-19 era, requiring efforts sustainable

Language: Английский

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Carbon Footprint Assessment Within Urban and Rural Areas—Example of Inbound Tourism in Serbia

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(7), P. 2891 - 2891

Published: March 24, 2025

In recent years, Serbia has become increasingly popular as a tourism destination, attracting travelers from the surrounding region, well Europe and even distant locations. The environmental impact linked with activities, specifically their carbon footprints, gained growing attention sustainability becomes an important factor when discussing future of tourism. This research, which is based on DEFRA ADEME methodologies using Greentripper tool, examines significance footprint estimations for incoming in scientific standpoint. By considering emissions produced transportation, accommodation, on-site results 1,431,394,511 kg CO2e offer valuable information about extent to movements. primary driver this transportation (80.2%), activities (15.2%), housing (4.6%). per capita 670 CO2e, lower compared values derived general data worldwide basis, amount 759 CO2e. These findings are essential comprehending operations. Furthermore, assessments play crucial role tool making informed decisions implementing initiatives reduce business. could involve selecting environmentally friendly modes travel, advocating sustainable hotel choices, or integrating offsetting into vacation packages. addition, promote transparency responsibility industry.

Language: Английский

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Healthcare in the Time of COVID-19: An Environmental Perspective on the Pandemic’s Impact on Hospitals

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(10), P. 4007 - 4007

Published: May 8, 2024

Hospitals have demonstrated their enormous capacity to adapt the rapidly changing situation imposed by pandemic: increasing number of intensive care units and intermediate inpatient beds, with corresponding human resources, services facilities required. Internationally, demand manage COVID-19 pandemic has challenged hospitals in terms staffing, supplies equipment. This article analyses effect on hospital activities, from perspective its environmental impact. It compares a year normal 2019, data activities 2020. The aim this research is analyse changes produced regular determine impact, which allows reflecting exceptional generated. results show that hospital’s impact increased significantly 2020 compared 17.2% increase overall efficiency indices. main contributors were waste generation medical gas consumption, are critical aspects during pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Carbon Emissions Dynamics and Environmental Sustainability in China’s Tourism Sector: A 22-Year Comprehensive Regional Study

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(16), P. 7091 - 7091

Published: Aug. 19, 2024

China’s tourism industry has rapidly grown over the past two decades, significantly contributing to national economy but also increasing carbon emissions. This raised concerns about environmental sustainability, especially given commitments peak emissions by 2030 and achieve neutrality 2060. study analyzes changes in emissions, carrying capacity, Tourism Carbon Pressure Index (TCPI) of from 2000 2022, aiming support green transition sector. Examining data 31 provinces, we observed a significant growth trend with temporary decline during COVID-19 pandemic 2020, followed rebound 2021 2022. The findings reveal that capacity are relatively stable eastern regions, more pronounced central western particularly west. TCPI is higher east, indicating greater pressure, while it regions. To sustainable development, propose promoting transportation, eco-friendly hotels, scenic spots, improving resource utilization efficiency, enhancing policy technological innovation, adopting regional development strategies. These measures will help reduce tourism-related contribute goals. provides comprehensive analysis actionable insights guide transformation industry.

Language: Английский

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