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Water

24 hours with… Lang Tengah Turtle Watch site manager Jason Gan

Among the many responsibilities he has as site manager, Jason Gan's job involves him waking up at odd hours to catch sea turtles in the midst of laying eggs, to protect them from natural predators and poaching. Here's how he spends his day.
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Water

How ocean protection improves lives on land

Sponsored When the ocean is protected, the impacts are felt by people on land. Since ocean conservation laws were enacted in both the Philippines and Timor Leste, the livelihoods of coastal communities have changed for the better.
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Carbon & Climate

As post-Covid travel picks up, should we cut business flights?

As global travel resumes following vaccine rollouts, some companies are reassessing how much their staff really need to fly — and the answer is not nearly as much as they thought.
Bang Kloi village in Thailand

Policy & Finance

New World Heritage Site forest imperils Thai indigenous people

Indigenous people in Kaeng Krachan national park fear further evictions and impacts from tourism after World Heritage listing.

Energy

New gas development threatens Philippine marine protected area

By Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

Policy & Finance

Homestays open doors to financial freedom for women in South Asia

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CSR

Everybody wants to do right by nature. They just need a nudge, study shows

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Policy & Finance

How tourism fuels Southeast Asia’s wildlife trade

By Soraya Kishtwari, China Dialogue
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Mongabay Founder Rhett A. Butler: 11 things to watch in 2021

Carbon & Climate

Mongabay founder Rhett A. Butler: 11 things to watch in 2021

2020 was a rough year for tropical rainforest conservation efforts. So what’s in store for 2021? Mongabay Founder Rhett A. Butler reviews 11 key things to watch in the world of rainforests in 2021. By Rhett A. Butler
Misool eco-resort in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Lifestyle

Covid-19: An opportunity or setback for sustainable tourism?

The coronavirus crisis presents an opportunity to rebuild the tourism industry in a more sustainable manner. Fostering eco-tourism initiatives could ensure recovery for the sector and for nature go hand in hand. By Trang Chu Minh
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Cities

Rebooting the economy: Restoring travel and tourism in the Covid-19 era

A harmonised set of industry-wide health and safety protocols are necessary for travel and tourism to recover. By Patrick L. Osewe
Tourists taste betel nut in a village in Southeast Asia

Lifestyle

Experiences aren’t always better for the planet—here’s how to make memories sustainably

Rising demand for new experiences in far-flung locations places burden on the environment, straining ecosystems and encouraging higher energy consumption in remote places. How can the experience economy keep local sustainability in mind? By Brendan Canavan

Lifestyle

Reflections from Nepal: Is there a sustainable future for tourism in Asia?   

By Zafirah Zein

Lifestyle

Sustainable tourism for sustainable development

By Donghyun Park and Cynthia Castillejos-PetalcorinScott Wayne

Carbon & Climate

How a small community in the northeastern corner of India became the country's first green village

By Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

Lifestyle

In an era of overtourism, is there a more sustainable way forward?

By Regina Scheyvens
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Jane Goodall Good for All News

Carbon & Climate

Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission

Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
visitor centre tidal power

Energy

World’s first tidal lagoon plant could power 155,000 homes

The Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay is looking to build a sustainable marine community that relies on tidal power for low carbon electricity, food security from aquaculture, and eco-tourism for their livelihood. Watch the video here.
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#eco-tourism Press Releases

Diversey

Diversey

Diversey partners Nanyang Polytechnic in sustainability curriculum for hospitality & tourism

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bookdifferent.com

bookdifferent.com is World's Leading Online Travel Agency for Responsible Tourism

The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi

The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi

Convene, converse, conserve: Green meetings for a green future

AccorHotels

AccorHotels

Positive hospitality in action at AccorHotels

UK National Oceanography Centre joins World Ocean Council

1 + 1 = 3 Leading sustainability brands agree to closely collaborate

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#eco-tourism Research

2nd White Paper Tourism and Water: From Challenges to Solutions

Environmental, social, and governance reporting in travel & tourism: Trends, outlook, and guidance

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