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UNEP commits to support Pan-European countries with the implementation of circular economy of plastics in the tourism sector. One Planet network Sustainable Tourism Programme will provide support to Pan-European tourism policy makers, companies, and other relevant stakeholders with regards to the implementation of circular economy of plastics in the tourism sector. More specifically, the Programme will provide support through its Global Tourism Plastics Initiative. It is relevant to SDGs 12 and 14. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

UNEP will advance the transition towards sustainable tourism and the integration of the sector with sustainable consumption and production patterns and circular economy principles, through its support to Member States and members of specialized agencies on sustainable tourism. It is relevant to SDGs 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 17. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Sweden commits to introduce a littering fee. Producers should take responsibility for the life cycle of their products. According to the polluter pays principle, Sweden has, as a part of the implementation of the EU’s Single Use Plastic directive, implemented a littering fee for producers. The commitment is relevant to SDGs 11, 12, 14. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022

Serbia commits to the promotion of sustainable food waste management by implementation of the circular economy concept. The commitment falls under focus area 4. It is relevant to SDGs 2, 12 and 13. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

The Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (RECC) commits to supporting the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia) countries on promoting resource efficiency through contributing to national plans and actions, providing expertise concerning sustainable procurement and circularity; consultations and capacity building activities for engaging with tourism stakeholders. The commitment falls under focus areas 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9. It is relevant to SDGs 9, 11, 12. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Portugal commits to developing Good Practice Guides for structuring and increasing a more sustainable tourist offer by 2023. The commitment falls under focus areas 2, 3 and 4. It is relevant to SDGs 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 17. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Portugal commits to Implementing the + Sustainable Tourism Plan 20-23, which aims to position Portugal as one of the most sustainable, competitive and safe tourist destinations in the world, through the sustainable planning and development of tourism activities, from an economic, social and environmental point of view, throughout the territory and in line with the Tourism Strategy 2027 and respective economic, social and environmental sustainability goals. The commitment falls under focus areas 2, 3, 4 and 7. It is relevant to SDGs 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 17. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Moldova commits to greening SMEs through promotion of greening SMEs, of eco-innovations, resource efficient and cleaner production, energy efficiency, digitalisation of SMEs – review and extension of the Program on Greening SMEs and integration of provisions on Greening SMEs in the Environmental Strategy 2033 and Program for the promotion of Green Economy for 2023-2027. The commitment falls under focus areas 6, 7, 8. It is revelant to SDGs 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15 and 17. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Latvia commits to the development of a life cycle assessment tool for sustainable construction. For that a calculator for sustainable procurement in construction will be developed. The commitment falls under focus areas 2 and 4. It is relevant to SDG 12. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Bulgaria commits to achieving resource efficiency by applying waste management hierarchy, preventing its formation, promoting its reuse and utilization through recycling, reducing landfilling and limiting its harmful impact on environment and human health.

Actions include:

• Financing of investment measures to ensure the necessary infrastructure for treating all amounts of domestic waste generated in the country. Completion of the regional landfills for household waste.
• Urgent finalization of the reclamation process of the closed municipal landfills that do not meet the regulatory requirements.
• Promotion of modern technologies for separate collection, composting/anaerobic degradation of biodegradable waste, recycling and environmentally friendly disposal. Completing the infrastructure for recycling and waste recovery.
• Development and adoption of legislative acts and regulations.
• Preparation of a Strategy and action plan for the transition to a circular economy of the Republic of Bulgaria, for the period 2022-2027.