Fukuoka-Style Sustainable Tourism

Fukuoka City is actively promoting sustainable tourism through its "Fukuoka-Style Sustainable Tourism Initiative."

This initiative focuses on the following key projects:

① Visualization of CO2 Emissions from Accommodations
By utilizing cloud-based systems, Fukuoka City is working to visualize and collect data on CO2 emissions from accommodations.
② Efforts to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Accommodations
By sharing best practices from other facilities and regions and providing consultations based on emission data, this project helps accommodations raise awareness and take concrete steps toward reducing CO2 emissions.
③ Information Dissemination
Fukuoka is actively promoting its sustainable tourism initiatives abroad by sharing:
•  Efforts by accommodation providers to reduce CO2 emissions
•  Sustainable tourism experiences rooted in Fukuoka’s food culture and traditions
•  Eco-friendly travel tips for visitors
For more details, please visit the official page.
 
 

Fukuoka City's Commitment to the SDGs

Fukuoka City is dedicated to achieving a balance between economic growth and a safe, high-quality living environment through various sustainability initiatives.

Here are some key efforts:

① Carbon Neutrality Package
Fukuoka City supports residents and businesses in reducing their carbon footprint through its Carbon Neutrality Package, which includes:
• Subsidies for solar panels and storage batteries
• Support for energy efficiency improvements in local businesses.

② Food Drive Initiative
This initiative encourages people to donate unused, unopened food from their households to social welfare organizations.
Food drives are held at public facilities, private venues, and local events, and Fukuoka City provides real-time updates on:
• When and where food drives are taking place
• What types of food are being collected

③ Mamizu Pia  - Seawater Desalination Facility

"Mamizu Pia” 
is an advanced seawater desalination facility designed to secure a stable supply of freshwater.
Beyond producing safe drinking water, it also focuses on efficient use of high-concentration saline byproducts, such as:
• Producing salt as a commercial product
• Using the saline water for marine aquaculture
 

④ Fukuoka Green Next
This initiative promotes sustainable forest management and environmental conservation in Fukuoka City.
•  Fukuoka collaborates with businesses and citizens to protect forests, utilize thinned wood, and conduct tree-planting activities.
• Through this project, Fukuoka aims to preserve its natural beauty for future generations.
• Fukuoka City is not only committed to sustainable tourism but also integrates sustainability into every aspect of daily life and policymaking.