Partner meeting in Aarhus finetuned climate-smart business toolkit and discussed data-based management in destinations

CliNeDest partners met in Aarhus to continue developing practical solutions for climate-smart tourism in the Baltic Sea Region. The meeting was hosted by VisitAarhus.

The meeting focused on finetuning the CliNeDest Climate Smart Business Toolkit based on the experiences from testing the climate-smart business development tools with companies. Partners worked on further developing and testing the toolkit sections, sharing insights from pilot activities, and agreeing on the next steps. A key focus was improving how the toolkit works in practice. Partners discussed the need for a clearer structure, more concrete examples, and better guidance for those using it. The toolkit aims to support tourism businesses and destinations in applying CO₂ emissions data in business planning, emission reduction efforts, and the design of lower-impact visitor experiences.

Feedback from spring workshops with tourism companies played an important role in the discussions. While the pilot supported peer learning and exchange between companies, partners identified challenges related to limited time, data availability, and the complexity of some materials. The toolkit will therefore be simplified and supported with clearer guidance.

A dedicated workshop for the Knowledge Management Model was held together with Marta Mills and Janie Neumann from GDS-Movement. The work focused on defining what destinations should measure, how progress can be tracked, and how to support decision-making in climate action. Partners also tested a draft diagnostic tool to help destinations assess their current level of climate work and identify the most relevant next steps.

The exchange between partners highlighted that, despite differences in destination size, structure and maturity, many face similar challenges in climate action. Peer learning and co-creation remain central elements of the CliNeDest approach.

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