Eco-Tourism News
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On Lombok island, earthquake victims rebuild with eco-domesVillagers on the earthquake-struck Indonesian island are building sustainable eco-domes to replace their old houses, with the help of a local resort. -
Bees help keep Philippines coconut production abuzzA disaster-vulnerable and poor village in the Philippines' Bicol region is now starting on the path towards resilience, food security, and sustainable economic growth with help from these little buzzy friends.
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On Thai island, hotel guests check out of plastic wastePhuket's hotel association is starting a series of initiatives aimed at reducing the use of plastic, tackling the garbage that washes up on its shores, and educating staff, communities, and even its guests. -
Conservation entrepreneurs are ready to get down to business. Watch their pitches here.Policy & Finance
Conservation entrepreneurs are ready to get down to business. Watch their pitches here.
Meet the startup entrepreneurs who are doing business to support dwindling ecosystems. If you share their passion, here's where you can turn to for support in nurturing your nature-based enterprise.
Eco-Tourism Opinion
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Putting waste to work for green and resilient cities– ADB's Sonia Chand Sandhu says trash is a wasted opportunity in many Asian cities. Here's what local governments can do to reap the full benefits from the "brown economy." -
Crowdfunded campaigns are conserving the Earth's environment– Crowdfunding has been used to back everything from the production of homegrown inventions to charitable causes. Can collective action protect the environment where regulation is inadequate? -
A better way forward for elephant tourism in Thailand– Nothing completes a trip to Thailand like an elephant ride—not. Proven harmful to elephant health, such wildlife attractions are waning in popularity. Fortunately, there are kinder ways to interact with animals while on holiday.
Videos
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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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