Climate change at the top of the agenda at ATM 2023 discussion

Climate change at the top of the agenda at ATM 2023 discussion

The climate crisis was under the spotlight during the opening session of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 on Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The discussion gathered tourism and economy figureheads from across the Middle East region to address how the travel industry needs to adapt to tackle the issue of climate change and meet current regulations by implementing new sustainable policies, funds and support, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).Taking place on the Global Stage at ATM, the discussion was moderated by Eleni Giokos, Anchor and Correspondent CNN, and the prestigious line-up of speakers included Sujit Mohanty, Regional Division for the Arab States, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR); Dr Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat, Managing Director, Jordan Tourism Board; and Walid Nassar, Minister of Tourism, Lebanon.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.

According to Sustainable Travel International, tourism is responsible for approximately 8 percent of global carbon emissions from transport, food and bever-age, accommodation and related goods and services. The opening session at ATM looked at the industry's crucial role in climate change – a particularly pertinent topic as the UAE prepares to host COP28 later this year.The UNDRR