Climate-neutral future through CO2 measurements.
Valencia is not only the third largest city in Spain, but also the first city in the world to measure and monitor the carbon footprint of tourism. With the new strategy for sustainable tourism a climate-neutral future is being targeted. Thus, Valencia also acts as a great role model for other tourism regions.
Tourists love Valencia for its diversity, artistic offerings and dreamy charm. The city itself also appreciates the countless visitors who make a pilgrimage to the port city every year to soak up Spanish culture. The tourism authority never loses sight of one goal: the sustainability of the city. In order to maintain this pillar at all times, "Visit Valencia" recently carried out a study that shows all the causes of CO2 emissions - which are triggered by tourism activities. Ten areas were analyzed in total. These include water management, waste, transportation in and around the city and overnight stays.
The result of the study: In 2019 alone, tourism caused 1.3 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Of these, a full 81 percent came from traveling to the city alone. However, the daily traffic that prevails in Valencia contributed less than one percent.
In addition, the study found that the greenhouse gases generated by tourism activities are equivalent to one third of the carbon footprint generated by the food consumption of the city's inhabitants.
Valencia is aiming to be a climate-neutral city by 2025, making it a leading global tourist destination with zero environmental impact. One of the issues being discussed is whether public transport can be converted to electric operation as a whole. However, further green spaces are also being planned to absorb carbon dioxide.
In general, Spain is a country that is setting a good example in terms of climate and environmental protection. The biosphere reserve in Urdaibi on the Bay of Biscay or the marine biosphere reserve on Menorca prove once again how important this issue is. Important animal and plant species ensure an ecological balance. Then there are the more than 500 beaches in the Mediterranean vacation hotspot, which impress with their excellent water quality and the "Blue Flag" are awarded.
Picture CreditsPapagnoc / Pixabay, Mathieu Militis / Pixabay, Ebroslu / Pixabay, Andrea Castello / Pixabay
In general, Spain is a country that is setting a good example in terms of climate and environmental protection. The biosphere reserve in Urdaibi on the Bay of Biscay or the marine biosphere reserve on Menorca prove once again how important this issue is. Important animal and plant species ensure an ecological balance. Then there are the more than 500 beaches in the Mediterranean vacation hotspot, which impress with their excellent water quality and the "Blue Flag" are awarded.
Picture CreditsPapagnoc / Pixabay, Mathieu Militis / Pixabay, Ebroslu / Pixabay, Andrea Castello / Pixabay
In general, Spain is a country that is setting a good example in terms of climate and environmental protection. The biosphere reserve in Urdaibi on the Bay of Biscay or the marine biosphere reserve on Menorca prove once again how important this issue is. Important animal and plant species ensure an ecological balance. Then there are the more than 500 beaches in the Mediterranean vacation hotspot, which impress with their excellent water quality and the "Blue Flag" are awarded.
Picture CreditsPapagnoc / Pixabay, Mathieu Militis / Pixabay, Ebroslu / Pixabay, Andrea Castello / Pixabay
In general, Spain is a country that is setting a good example in terms of climate and environmental protection. The biosphere reserve in Urdaibi on the Bay of Biscay or the marine biosphere reserve on Menorca prove once again how important this issue is. Important animal and plant species ensure an ecological balance. Then there are the more than 500 beaches in the Mediterranean vacation hotspot, which impress with their excellent water quality and the "Blue Flag" are awarded.
Picture CreditsPapagnoc / Pixabay, Mathieu Militis / Pixabay, Ebroslu / Pixabay, Andrea Castello / Pixabay
