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ECOCAMPING is a European sustainability management system for environmental protection, nature conservation, safety and quality on campsites.

This official eco-label of the European Union is awarded in the field of tourism for accommodation establishments and campsites. The assessment and awarding of the label is carried out by the national partner organisations, e.g. ministries of the environment.

The GreenSign mark is awarded to members of GreenLine Hotels in Germany and to hotels in other countries for their sustainable management. They meet criteria for ecological standards, social commitment and economic achievements.

The TourCert seal is awarded to tour operators, travel agencies, accommodation providers and destinations. Certified hotels implement a comprehensive CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) management system to continuously improve their sustainability.

The DEHOGA Environmental Check was developed for the specific features of small and medium-sized businesses and helps businesses to introduce an achievable sustainability management.

Viabono was founded in 2000 on the initiative of the German Federal Environment Ministry and the Federal Environment Agency. It is awarded to all types of accommodation establishments, conference centres, restaurants, package tours and providers as well as canoe providers, nature parks and tourism municipalities.

The National Park Partnership represents the cooperation between the National Park administration, municipalities, nature conservation associations and tourism businesses in the region that have close ties to the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park.

GREEN PEARLS provides marketing and PR services for "handpicked" eco-friendly hotels, resorts, destinations, regions and restaurants worldwide.

In order to become certified, the businesses and destinations must fulfil 80% of the sustainability criteria, ranging from "architecture" to "social projects".

The EU Environmental Management and Auditing System supports tourism businesses and other organisations to systematically record, report and continuously improve their environmental impact.

Travelife for Accommodation is a global sustainability management system and certificate developed by and for the tourism industry.

This eco-label is awarded to Alpine Club huts in Germany, Austria and Italy.

The Müritz National Park's partner programme awards businesses for their contribution to the conservation of biodiversity and for their measures that draw attention to the importance of the National Park.

EarthCheck is a leading scientific benchmarking certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. EarthCheck works with governments, businesses and destinations to provide clean, safe and successful destinations through strategic advisory services and technology solutions, as well as through our certification and capacity-building programmes.