Cumbria aims to become the UK’s first carbon neutral county by 2037 by creating ways for people to visit in a more sustainable way. New initiatives include more sustainable transport options, low carbon holiday cottages and plans to reduce pollutants in the lakes.
The Bioasis project is the exciting new UK programme from the team behind STC Expeditions: an ‘immersive’ outdoor adventure, set in the year 2074 in a post climate-change apocalyptic world. School groups can choose either a 6 or 10 day mission to learn about conservation, rewilding and reconnecting with nature. Here Rebecca Waller chats to Adrian Ferraro to find out more.
Operators of tours, activities, and attractions are taking a crash course in online classes, virtual tours, and digital souvenir sales. While this probably won't make up for lost sales, these innovative online expereinces are great for maintaining human connections.
The newly launched World Cetacean Alliance's (WCA) Responsible Whale Watching Certification identifies global firms that are demonstrating a commitment to animal welfare, sustainability, and a high quality customer experience.
