2024 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories
We are proud to have assembled another rich collection of inspiring stories recounting innovative and effective initiatives and projects from destinations working towards more sustainable global development.
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Australia
Bolivia
Rurrenabaque Madidi Pampas
Empowerment of indigenous women in the conservation of agrobiodiversity
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monument of Nature Skakavac
Hiking, Hikers and Local Traditions
Brazil
Barão de Cocais
Culture and tradition celebrated through Minas Gerais cuisine
Bodoquena
Environmental Partnership: Strengthening Communities through Tourism
Bom Jardim da Serra
300 Anos de História: Fazendas que Moldaram os Campos da Serra Catarinense
Bombinhas
Masters of Tradition: safeguarding Bombinhas’ cultural legacy
Fernando de Noronha
Noronha Plastic Zero
Itá
Cachaça of Itá: preservation of history and business through tourism
Penha
Fisherman ́s Paths: where tradition meets nature
Rota do enxaimel
A Virtuous Circle of Prosperity and Conservation
Santa Cruz
Santa Rita de Cássia – The Monument that Transformed a City
São Miguel do Gostoso
Agroecological Fair: cultivating sustainable tourism in São Miguel do Gostoso
Sirinhaém
Community-based Tourism: a protagonism of “shellfish woman”
Tamandaré
Father Arlindo’s Leadership in the Search for Sustainable Development in Tamandaré
Tibau do Sul
Living Nature and Ecotourism in the Park
Treze Tílias
Austrian Culture: the bridge that unites generations and sustains the community
Chile
Parque Andino Juncal
A new model of conservation and sustainable development for Chile
Croatia
Cres Island
Time flies, will I? – the story of griffon vultures on Cres island
Dugi Otok
Kvalitetno Dugi otok
Ivanić-Grad
Corn Maze “Hrvatica” – Find Your Way Back to Heritage
Lika
Together for a better future: Uniting people for destination progress
Mali Lošinj
A New View of the Lošinj Undersea
Plitvice Lakes National Park
A ticket that opens doors of the Lika Destination
Estonia
Hiiumaa Island
Hiiumaa Green Label: Promoting Sustainable Quality
Järvamaa
Small village`s dream lights up the country
Lahemaa
A Triumph in Sustainable Tourism: Enhancing Accessibility to Lahemaa National Park
Tallinn
From the Singing Revolution to The Anti Waste Revolution: How We Cleaned Up Our Nation’s Backbone Event
Tartu
Accessible opening event of Tartu 2024 for European Capital of Culture
Viljandimaa ja Mulgimaa
Viljandi Folk Music Festival: Championing Sustainability Through Youth Engagement
Finland
Hungary
Italy
Pantelleria (represented by Residenza Khaddiuggia)
Manila’s Inclusive Sustainable Breakfast Innovations through Authentic Connections with Local Producers
Japan
Chikuma city
The Project to Connect the Community with the Future
Kamaishi
Waterways and Wildlife: Good turns to balance conservation and visitation
Miyazu City
Regaining our Balance, a community comes together to protect one of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays
Tono
Reviving Local Culture: Tono’s Heritage System and Community Involvement
Toge
Toge district development based on worship and tourism
Laos
North Macedonia
Vevcani Municipality
Vevcani Green – A Journey Through Nature’s Masterpiece
Mexico
Isla Cozumel
Loving Cozumel, the Waterwatchers
Reserva de la Biósfera de Sian Ka’an (represented by Community Tours Sian Ka’an)
Loving once again the Mayan Land in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
San Crisanto
Amando San Crisanto, A Sacred blend of Mayan Heritage and Innovation
Montenegro
Netherlands
Gemeente Schouwen-Duiveland
Schouwen-Duiveland: most hospitable island in the Netherlands!
Peru
Islas Cavinzas e Islotes Palomino
Uniting Natural Bonds to Protect the Humboldt Current Ecosystem
Kuelap Gocta
Rural Municipalities, Allies To Revaluate The Environment And Sustainable Tourism
Los Órganos
Los Órganos: Building activities alliances for the sustainable tourism management
Parque Nacional Tingo María
Women empowered in the conservation of Tingo María National Park
Reserva Nacional Allpahuayo Mishana
Preserving our forests to enjoy their scenic beauty
Philippines
Bago City
Regenerative Agritourism: Cultivating a Sustainable Future for Bago City
Talisay City (represented by Nature’s village Resort)
Nature’s Way: Fostering Sustainable Practices and Positive Environmental Impact
Sagay Marine Reserve
Illegal Fishers Turned Sea Guardians
Sipalay City
Turning Environmental Risks to Green Wins
Portugal
Águeda
LIFE Águeda: a commitment to nature, rivers and communities
Alto Minho
Bringing business people together
Amarante
HÁ FEST! HÁ youth involvement
Arouca Geopark
From whitewater to rafting for everyone
Azores
Preserving Paradise: Lagoa do Fogo;s Shuttle Service Success
Celorico de Basto
Flower of Excellence: Welcome to Camélia
Loulé
Creative Loulé: Painting Stories, Weaving Culture
Matosinhos
Matosinhos: A Port of Change
Montalegre
The superstitious Friday 13th
Ponte de Lima
Ponte de Lima – Pulmão of Alto Minho
Sintra
Discovering Colares: A Journey through the Vineyards and Natural Beauty
Republic of Korea
Slovenia
Bela Krajina
Bela Krajina TOGETHER. Proud and united destination for preserved nature and quality authentic offers
Brežice
From Waste to Wonder: How City promenade Brežice event Became a Model of Sustainability
Jeruzalem
The Dispersed Hotel
Ljubljana
LUV fest
Miren Kras
The Sounds of Peace
Rogla – Pohorje
Rogla: Exploring new horizons of sustainable tourism
Taiwan
East Coast National Scenic Area
Fugang Geopark: A Journey of Coastal Transformation, Environmental Renewal, and Community Revitalization
Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area (represented by Footprint Inn)
Conscientious Consumerism through Truthful Communication
North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area
Implementing Satoumi with the “I Love Clean Beach” Program
Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area
Zhuangwei Tourism Park- Integrating with Dune Landscape
Penghu
A Faithful Sea Traveler – The Happy Home of Wangan Green Turtle in Penghu
Southwest Coast National Scenic Area
Abandoned Salt Fields Transform into Bird Paradise, Restoring Hope for Local Residents
Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
Join us! Harnessing Collective Wisdom to Promote Sustainable Tourism
Taichung City
From the unexpected to the surprising: ‘Flowers’ energizes community life
Yilan Park of National Center for Traditional Arts
Be a Sharer: The Revitalization of the Traditional Orange Turtle Sharing Culture
Thailand
Chiang Khan
From Breakfast Coupons to Chiang Khan’s Economic Linkage
Hua Hin
Hua Hin, The Journey to become the garbage-free city
Songkhla City
Songkhla Old Town Revival: A Community-Driven Transformation
U Thong Ancient City
U Thong’s heritage revival: Up to Sustainable Development by spirit of Civil Society
Uthai Thani Old Town
Preserving our pride: the country’s last raft house community
Wiang Phu Phiang Chae Haeng
Together We Rise: How a Hok Peng Festival Became a Reviving
USA
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen’s Climate Commitment: Pioneering Sustainability in the Rockies
Breckenridge, Colorado
A Sustainable Materials Management Journey
Greater Palm Springs
The Power of Inclusion: Amplifying Authentic Experiences and Local Voices
Park City, Utah
Park City. For the Mountainkind
Vail, Colorado
Alpine Plants: A Story of Adaptation, Resilience, and Conservation
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