Decarbonising Travel: The Future of Sustainable Transport and its Impact on Mass Tourism

This webinar examines the travel sector's significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. It explores why alignment with the decarbonisation pathways mandated by the Paris Agreement has transitioned from a voluntary initiative to a core business imperative. The academic contribution will frame the evidence surrounding global energy roadmaps, evaluating the current trajectory of climate action and examining the inherent limitations of relying on carbon offsetting. The practitioner contribution will focus on the operational realities of deep decarbonisation, exploring the commercial and logistical challenges of aviation fleet renewal, scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and enforcing absolute emissions reductions across extensive supply chains. The session is part of the Scholardemia Research-to-Practice Webinar Series, pairing academic insight with professional experience through two short presentations and a moderated discussion. Attendees will gain a data-driven look at the systemic changes required to achieve verifiable decarbonisation at the source. Speakers: To be confirmed. Format: 5-minute introduction, 15-minute academic presentation, 15-minute practitioner presentation, and 15-minute moderated discussion/Q&A. Scheduled as a 60-minute session at 10:00 UTC. Please check your local time zone when registering.