Kathmandu, Dec. 5 -- Transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to increase to 5.3% of all man-made CO2 emissions in the next 10 years, according to a landmark report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). However as tourist numbers rise and awareness grows about low-carbon travel, emissions per passenger kilometre are expected to decline.
Launched at a side-event during the UN Climate Summit, COP25, in Madrid this week, the report, Transport Related CO2 Emissions of the Tourism Sector, outlines emissions produced by different modes of tourism transport.
"It is now for the tourism sector, especially tourism policymakers, to use data in this report effectively, and ensure the sector plays a leading role in a...