Peru Strengthens its Climate Action in Tourism: New Strategic Actors Join the Glasgow Declaration

In the context of the recent third Carbon Neutral certification of Machu Picchu, Peru highlights its progress on the global climate agenda through the adhesion of four new signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. This initiative, driven by a strategic collaboration between the National Chamber of Tourism of Peru (CANATUR), the Peruvian Association of Adventure Tourism, Ecotourism and Specialized Tourism (APTAE), and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR), reinforces the country’s positioning in the sector's transformation toward a low-carbon and resilient model.

The new signatories represent the diversity of the Peruvian tourism ecosystem and demonstrate a cross-cutting commitment to climate action. They include:

• Continental Travel: A travel agency specializing in corporate travel.

• The District of El Alto (Piura): A local government district located in northern Peru.

• Parque de las Leyendas (Lima): The largest zoo in Peru, which also serves as a museum and encompasses archaeological sites and a botanical nursery.

• Ollantaytambo (Cusco): A village in the Sacred Valley of south Peru.

This milestone underscores the growing awareness and the need for immediate action in the country, following the technical standard established by the recent achievement of Machu Picchu, a destination that obtained its third Carbon Neutral certification awarded by Green Initiative.

The Glasgow Declaration brings together almost 900 organizations committed to accelerating climate action in the sector. By becoming signatories, these Peruvian tourism actors assume the responsibility of supporting the global climate goals to halve emissions by 2030 and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050. Likewise, they commit to presenting and implementing a Climate Action Plan within 12 months of signing, aligning their operations with the five strategic pathways of Glasgow: Measure, Decarbonize, Regenerate, Collaborate, and Finance, while publicly reporting their progress annually to ensure transparency.

Regarding the strategic relevance of adding new actors in this global context, Katherine Sophia Dávila Anchiraico, Director of the Directorate of Tourism Environmental Affairs at MINCETUR, noted:

"The incorporation of these diverse actors, ranging from cultural heritage and biodiversity management to the business sector and local governments, evidences that climate action in Peruvian tourism has moved from being a concept to an integrated management practice. This multisectoral commitment strengthens our climate governance and allows us to advance with technical rigor toward decarbonization, ensuring that the country's tourism development is competitive, responsible, and resilient in the face of future challenges."

To ensure the success of these commitments, the new signatories rely on specialized technical support from Green Initiative to advance in emissions measurement and the development of their respective climate action plans. The experiences and methodologies developed in iconic national destinations have served as a key reference for strengthening climate management within these organizations, consolidating a learning and action network that raises sustainability standards throughout the national territory.