Eco-Tourism News
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Philippine resort city chooses 'morally correct' low-carbon pathPuerto Princesa, a coastal city on the Philippine island of Palawan, preserves its forests, uses 'green building' design and shuns the diesel that once powered generators in homes and hotels, as it remains vulnerable to climate change. -
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.
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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. -
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.
Eco-Tourism Opinion
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The latest climate science must mobilise us, not paralyse us– The IPCC's latest report is a frightening glimpse into a world that's 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer. But it's not time to give up, and Costa Rica is an example of how quickly we can turn the situation around if there is political willpower. -
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?
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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