Working Towards a more Sustainable Future

Visit County Durham is actively engaged in promoting regenerative tourism practices to enhance sustainability and responsibility in the tourism sector, aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Visit County Durham's Sustainability Pledge

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Making a Difference, One Event at a Time

Visit County Durham are committed to delivering more sustainable events and raising funds to support our County.

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Glasgow Declaration

As part of our ongoing commitment to a regenerative and sustainable visitor economy, Visit County Durham has become a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, a global initiative to mobilise tourism stakeholders to halve emissions by 2030 and reach Net Zero by 2050. 

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Global Destination Sustainability Index

The Global Destination Sustainability Index to benchmark our destination performance and progress in sustainable tourism practices.

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How you can get involved

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North East Regenerative Visitor Economy Framework

Visit County Durham have played a key role in the development of the North East Regenerative Visitor Economy Framework

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Green Tourism Business Scheme

As part of Destination North East England, Visit County Durham has been instrumental in facilitating businesses to obtain globally recognised sustainability certifications through the Green Tourism Scheme. 

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Durham County Council Climate Emergency Response Plan

Addressing Climate Change, Carbon Reduction and Sustainability is at the heart of the council's strategy.

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Regenerative Guide to Sustainable Tourism

Visit England’s guide to sustainable tourism highlights the idea that tourism can - and should - have a positive impact, leaving a place better than it was before. 

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Utilising Local Suppliers

Visit County Durham work with a number of Supplier Partner’s who offer services which are directly relevant to tourism businesses.

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Sustainable Information for your Guests

Showing your concern for the future of  Durham and educating your customers and guests about how to enjoy our incredible county responsibly and sustainably, by considering more environmentally friendly options can minimise the impact these trip could have on the destination. 

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