Finland’s Leadership in Green Skills Development: Pioneering Sustainability in the Tourism Industry

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Finland is recognized as a leader in environmental policy and sustainable development, ranking first internationally in 2021. The country is committed to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and excels in promoting sustainability and green skills development in tourism. Visit Finland, with its Sustainable Travel Finland Label, emphasizes the importance of green skills among tourism professionals, aligning with SDGs and sustainable tourism indicators. The Visit Finland Academy further enhances skills development, addressing ecological, economic, sociocultural responsibility, ethical tourism, and more. Finland's exemplary approach sets a global benchmark for responsible travel, offering valuable lessons for other nations to adopt similar strategies and promote sustainability in their tourism sectors.

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English

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Finland

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Advisors, Associations, SMEs, Other target

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Green

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