Dublin rises to seventeenth place in global sustainability rankings
The capital has secured its highest-ever position on the Global Destination Sustainability Index by embracing innovative eco-friendly initiatives. This remarkable milestone highlights a decade of collaborative efforts between local authorities, tourism bodies, and communities to foster a resilient visitor economy.
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Dublin has officially soared to 17th position worldwide and 4th among mega cities in the prestigious Global Destination Sustainability Index for 2026. Achieving a stellar score of 83.76, the capital demonstrated exceptional advancements in environmental stewardship, social performance, and supplier engagement. This achievement underscores a decade of dedicated participation in the benchmarking programme, using its rigorous framework to guide urban planning and climate action.
Executive manager Mary McSweeney emphasised that this success stems from a united vision championed by Dublin City Council, Fáilte Ireland, and local stakeholders. As a proud signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Sustainable Tourism, the city continues to integrate biodiversity initiatives, smarter transport planning, and inclusive community engagement into its core strategy. This proactive approach ensures that the visitor economy actively enriches local neighbourhoods while future-proofing the urban landscape.
Industry leaders have warmly welcomed the milestone, noting that Ireland's collective performance sets a global benchmark for responsible tourism. Sam Johnston and Paul Mockler highlighted the phenomenal dedication of the business events community in delivering conferences that leave a lasting positive legacy. With all six participating Irish destinations now securing spots in the global top 40, the nation is charting a brilliantly sustainable course for future generations.
Executive manager Mary McSweeney emphasised that this success stems from a united vision championed by Dublin City Council, Fáilte Ireland, and local stakeholders. As a proud signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Sustainable Tourism, the city continues to integrate biodiversity initiatives, smarter transport planning, and inclusive community engagement into its core strategy. This proactive approach ensures that the visitor economy actively enriches local neighbourhoods while future-proofing the urban landscape.
Industry leaders have warmly welcomed the milestone, noting that Ireland's collective performance sets a global benchmark for responsible tourism. Sam Johnston and Paul Mockler highlighted the phenomenal dedication of the business events community in delivering conferences that leave a lasting positive legacy. With all six participating Irish destinations now securing spots in the global top 40, the nation is charting a brilliantly sustainable course for future generations.
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