Category: Biodiversity

UK parliamentary inquiry on sustainable tourism opens

Closing date for submitting written evidence to the UK Environment Audit Committee inquiry on sustainable tourism is 13 September 2019.

Canadian firm, Eagle Eye Adventures, awarded the first WCA global responsible whale watching certification

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.

Contribute to World Bank Group review of Nature-based tourism tools and resources

New initiative will seek to identify and fill gaps of knowledge within nature-based tourism that can be used in the future to design new studies and technical papers.

Komodo weighs temporary tourist ban to boost endangered dragon numbers

Authorities are considering banning tourists from Komodo, the island home of the ancient Komodo dragon, to allow for conservation efforts amid concerns over animal-smuggling.

Connecting students with Antarctic researchers using Telepresence

One Ocean Expeditions is giving students a unique experience to learn about ocean science without having to leave their classrooms.

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Helsinki named world’s most sustainable destination by GDSI

Helsinki named world’s most sustainable travel destination — The Global Destination Sustainability Index measures the sustainability of travel destinations in four different categories using more than 70 indicators.