In this section we will highlight experts and practitioners who are considering and delivering reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across their organisations, adapting to climate change and lobbying for action

Human-caused global heating has already raised the average global temperature by about 1.3°C. The UN now expects that the 1.5 °C Paris target will be breached Rising sea temperatures are causing coral bleaching and reducing the oceans' ability to absorb CO₂. The Global Tipping Points report published for COP30 in Brazil reveals the scale of the ecological crisis we are causing and living through. The travel and tourism industry makes a significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, driving climate change, and suffers the consequences: drought, wildfires, and storms, with consequent damage to infrastructure, natural and cultural heritage and landscapes. Ski resorts are closing, glaciers are retreating, mosquito-borne dengue and West Nile virus are reported in Europe, there is increasing evidence that seasonality is changing as holidaymakers avoid peak temperatures, and cooler destinations are beginning to see higher visitor numbers.

The pace and extent of climate change are now such that, whilst we need to continue to address greenhouse gas emissions, we also need to adapt to the dramatic changes it is causing.