Tourism operators are heading to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20 seeking measurable results rather than additional climate pledges. Five years after the Glasgow Declaration, the industry has accumulated numerous climate commitments but lacks shared evidence of their impact.
The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference is being co-hosted with Australia and branded as an "implementation COP" after parties failed to agree on a path forward at COP30 in Belém, Brazil last year. The Brazilian presidency released voluntary roadmaps Tuesday designed to help policymakers implement existing climate commitments through national policies, investments and measurable results.
Tourism operators told Skift they want to see proof of progress. The industry remains divided on whether establishing better measurement systems or accelerating action should take priority.