Thompson Okanagan Tourism Climate Action Plan

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) released the Thompson Okanagan Climate Action Plan in April 2023, in honour of Earth Week and Earth Day on April 22. The plan will facilitate sustainable industry and community development in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada.

TOTA has been committed to sustainable and responsible tourism since 2012 and became a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism in May 2022, which includes the development and implementation of an official climate action plan to accelerate and co-ordinate climate action in tourism.

The plan outlines a series of strategies and initiatives to support the regional and global commitment to cut emissions in half by 2030 and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050.

TOTA encourages all tourism operators, visitors, and community members to support the plan and take action to reduce their carbon footprint. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly significant factor for travellers when planning travel for both business and leisure. As people gain an understanding of the impact of travel, there is a growing preference for supporting responsible destinations, venues, hotels, and events. Destinations and their businesses that take initiative will attract these sustainability-conscious travellers.