Pousa Unanue, AitziberAlzua Sorzabal, AurkeneFemenia Serra, Francisco2026-06-192026-06-192026-04-27Pousa Unanue, A., Alzua Sorzabal, A., & Femenia Serra, F. (2026). Del conocimiento a la acción: integrando la huella de carbono en la gestión estratégica de destinos urbanos. XXIX Congreso de la Asociación Española de Geografía: 50 años de la Asociación Española de Geografía: «Desafíos de la Geografía ante el cambio global», 2, 1311-1317.97884129568639788491273493https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14454/6255Ponencia presentada en el XXIX Congreso de la Asociación Española de Geografía: 50 años de la Asociación Española de Geografía: "Desafíos de la Geografía ante el cambio global", celebrado en Cáceres, entre el 14 y el 17 de octubre de 2025Between 2009 and 2019, carbon emissions from global tourism increased by 3.5% annually, doubling the growth rate of the world economy. In 2019, tourism was responsible for 8.8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing tourism-related emissions requires local understanding and tools tailored to specific destination contexts. Past studies reveal that while tourism professionals recognize climate change as a threat, concrete actions remain limited. DMOs are key players in climate action but often lack specific responsibilities, training, and resources. Tools like carbon calculators can support awareness and action, but their effectiveness is still under-researched. This study investigates the willingness of destination management organisations (DMOs) in five Spanish destinations to adopt a carbon footprint calculator tailored to local needs through participatory workshops. It explores their knowledge of tourists’ environmental behaviour, perceptions of the calculation tool, and how such tool can be integrated into destination management dashboards. Participants emphasized the need to segment tourist profiles by motivation and travel behaviour to better understand environmental responsibility. They also suggested improvements in the calculator’s design and dissemination, including mobile access and better integration with tour operators. Ultimately, the study shows that locally adapted tools can support sustainable tourism strategies, help shape public policy and foster behavioural change among visitors and tourism stakeholders alike.spaDerechos de autor 2026 Ana Nieto Masot, Gema Cárdenas Alonso, Ángela Engelmo Moriche (Autor/a)Climate changeCarbon footprintCarbon emissionsconference paper2026-06-19