Off Grid, On Target: Tackling Hard-to-Abate Emissions in Remote Destinations

Remote destinations such as distant islands, pristine polar regions, and isolated wilderness lodges captivate travelers with their untouched beauty, serenity, and sense of adventure. However, decarbonizing tourism in these areas presents unique challenges, such as limited infrastructure, dependence on imported goods, and the long distances required for transportation. Yet these destinations are among the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, warming temperatures, shifting wildlife patterns, and other climate impacts. To preserve these extraordinary places, travel must not exacerbate the very threats they face.

This webinar in our Road to Net Zero series explores how travel companies are addressing these hard-to-abate transportation emissions in their remote operations. Our CEO, Paloma Zapata, chats with three industry leaders about their innovative reduction strategies. Court Whelan shares how Natural Habitat Adventures minimizes the carbon footprint of safaris in wilderness areas. Renée Kimball of Tranquilo Bay discusses how their island lodge prioritizes local sourcing and implements creative logistical solutions to reduce transportation needs. Carly Biggart of Hurtigruten explains how the cruise line is working towards emissions-free exploration.

What You'll Learn

• Ways companies can build stronger local supply chains to cut down on the importation of food, water, and supplies.
• Innovative technologies being used to reduce excursion and transport emissions in off-grid wilderness areas, such as zero-emission ships and solar-powered vehicles.
• Strategies for minimizing waste, reducing the need to transport it elsewhere for disposal.
• Techniques for optimizing transport efficiency to lower fossil fuel usage.
• The role that carbon measurement plays in reducing these emissions.
• How to collaborate with travelers, communities, governments, and other stakeholders to achieve these goals.

This webinar was streamed live on October 24, 2024. Click here to watch the recording.