ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Announces Green Airports Recognition 2024

2024-05-22

Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East announced the results of the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) 2024, recognising 12 airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East for their outstanding accomplishments in sustainability projects.

The theme for the Green Airports Recognition 2024 is Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions.

Airports were encouraged to submit their best practices in preserving Biodiversity and utilising Nature-Based Solutions at their premises ranging from plantation for carbon reduction and social benefits, marine life conservation by airports, wetland/ecological rejuvenation, in-house airport horticulture and nursery, and wildlife management for safe operations through Nature-Based Solutions.
The recognised airports have been awarded into three categories – “Platinum”, “Gold”, and “Silver” recognition – based on various airport size categories and set criteria.

These airports were honoured at the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East / ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA 2024) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Congratulating the recognised airports, Mr. Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East said, “We received an overwhelming submissions from across the region and selecting the 12 winners was no easy feat. From marine life conservation, wetland restoration to wildlife species management and carbon removal efforts, these airports have demonstrated exemplary commitment to environmental stewardship. Their innovative approaches serve as models for the aviation industry. Congratulations to all recognised airports, and we look forward to continuing to work together to build a more sustainable future for aviation.”

The ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Green Airports Recognition 2024 continues to showcase the airports setting the standard for sustainable practices, demonstrating the industry’s commitment to environmental preservation and responsible business practices.

ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Announces Green Airports Recognition 2024 - Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions Results

Recognised Airports

Over 35 million passengers per annum:

Category	Airport	Project
Platinum	Hong Kong International Airport	Implementation of Marine Ecology and Fisheries Enhancement Measures at Hong Kong International Airport
Gold	Sydney Airport	Bringing Country back to Wetlands
Silver	Indira Gandhi International Airport	Center of Excellence – Biodiversity Center

Between 15-35 million passengers per annum:

Category	Airport	Project
Platinum	Kansai Airport	Creating a rich seaweed bed and blue carbon
Gold	King Khalid International Airport	Plantation Project
Silver	Kempegowda International Airport	Nature based holistic approach for Sustainable Future

Between 8-15 million passengers per annum:

Category	Airport	Project
Platinum	Mactan-Cebu International Airport	Coastal Clean-up
Gold	King Fahd International Airport	"Our Airport is Green"
Silver	Chubu Centrair International Airport	Forests grow marine life

Less than 8 million passengers per annum:

Category	Airport	Project
Platinum	Queenstown Airport	Shotover Wetland restoration
Gold	Darwin International Airport	Gurambai Cultural Trail Upgrades
Silver	Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport	Moringa Plantation