The Glasgow Declaration is a global initiative launched during COP26 in 2021
Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has announced its recent acknowledgment and listing as a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism.
This recognition cements Coral Beach Resort Sharjah’s status as the only hotel in the UAE to receive this honour, further enhancing our commitment to sustainable tourism, according to a press statement.
The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism is a global initiative launched during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in 2021 aimed at bringing together the tourism sector to cut carbon emissions by half by 2030 and reach net zero as early as possible before 2050, in line with science-based targets.
Carbon reduction
“By committing to measurable carbon reduction and sustainable operations, we aspire to inspire others in the hospitality industry to follow. At Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, we believe that our initiatives will not only benefit our guests but also make a lasting positive impact on our planet,” affirmed Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah.
As a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has committed to raise its climate ambition in support of global climate goals.
It also has agreed to deliver a climate action plan within 12 months, aligned with the five pathways of the Declaration (Measure, Decarbonize, Regenerate, Collaborate, Finance), report progress on an annual basis, and work in a collaborative spirit, sharing good practices and solutions, and disseminating information, the press communication concluded.
