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On World Tourism Day we are embracing tourism and green investments

Aspen Berry Sep 27, 2023

We dedicated today to recognizing the critical role of tourism in society and the global economy, and have been celebrating World Tourism Day every September 27th since 1980. The aim is to raise…

Capacity & Implementation

Empowering aviation through seamless implementation solutions

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With this new sustainable aviation fuel legislation, Europe is paving a path to net-zero carbon…

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Working together to ensure clean air and blue skies

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ICAO’s enhanced measures for mitigating aircraft engine emissions

Recognizing Japan’s cooperation and contributions towards global aviation goals

Jun 16, 2023

With a focus on global cooperation around aviation and environmental protection priorities, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano’s mission to Japan, which took place from 27 May to 2 June 2023, encompassed bilateral meetings…

The first sustainable aviation fuel batches are certified under CORSIA

Jun 14, 2023

For the first time, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) have been certified under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Making use of the two ICAO-approved Sustainability Certification Schemes designed…

World Environment Day 2023: Aviation’s role in addressing plastic pollution

Jun 5, 2023

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Environment Day has become one of the largest global platforms for environmental outreach and is celebrated by millions around the world every June 5th. This year’s World…

Harnessing South America’s potential in a greener future

May 5, 2023

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are defined as renewable or waste-derived aviation fuels that meet sustainability criteria. ICAO technical analysis shows that SAF has the greatest potential to reduce CO2 emissions from International…

Implementing States’ climate change agreements at ICAO

May 1, 2023

ICAO Member States’ fight against climate change took important steps forward at their most recent assembly, with governments reaching a landmark agreements towards achieving net zero carbon-emissions from international aviation by 2050,…

ICAO’s Council is briefed on the opportunities and challenges of decarbonizing aviation

Mar 31, 2023

The ICAO Council is a permanent body that is composed of 36 Member States that are elected by the Assembly for a three-year term. It is a governing body that serves as a global forum for international civil aviation and provides direction…