Eco-Tourism News
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Can blue finance save the oceans?Blue bonds and other novel financial devices may fund conservation projects that have until now been off-limits. -
Eden Project seeks to 'breathe new life' into former Australian mineThe site will be turned into a series of gardens and exhibits centred around a giant lake, with the aim of teaching visitors about sustainability and ecology.
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On the island of Java, a social forestry scheme creates jobs at homeA tree planting programme has generated impressive revenues for local governments and incomes for community members. -
Asian voters want environmental action, but are politicians listening?It's election season in Asia. Thailand went to the polls last month, with India, Indonesia and the Philippines to follow. Eco-Business finds out whether sustainability is an election issue in the world's most populous region.
Eco-Tourism Opinion
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Reflections from Nepal: Is there a sustainable future for tourism in Asia?– Nepal, with its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, remains one of the poorest countries in Asia despite surging visitor numbers. On a recent trekking trip, Zafirah Zein witnessed the impact of tourism on its environment and people, and wonders what the future of tourism will look like in developing Asia. -
Sustainable tourism for sustainable development– As global tourism booms, is it becoming a victim of its own success? Not if it takes these five steps along a sustainable development path, write ADB experts Donghyun Park and Cynthia Castillejos-Petalcorin and SW Associates' Scott Wayne. -
How a small community in the northeastern corner of India became the country's first green villageCarbon & Climate
How a small community in the northeastern corner of India became the country's first green village
– Khonoma village in the Indian state of Nagaland is spearheading community-led conservation in the nation, writes Anne Pinto-Rodrigues.
Videos
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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.
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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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