Category: Environmental issues

‘The blue flags are proof’: how Greece cleaned up its act on sewage

Greeks take their seas seriously, with the construction of one of the world’s biggest sewage treatment plants a real game-changer

How to Tread Lightly in Fragile Places

Organizing a responsible visit to sensitive areas like the Galápagos Islands or Antarctica involves research, decoding certifications and possibly a travel adviser.

Sex, drugs and … sustainability? Music festivals struggle to go green

While the musical jamborees trumpet their climate credentials and court EU policymakers, activists and scholars accuse some festivals of greenwashing and a lack of transparency over their sustainability data. 

Kuwait targets sustainable tourism market with upcoming development

XZero City aims to set a new benchmark in eco-friendly hospitality and Kuwait's sustainable tourism

New eco-Tourism network to protect Africa’s wildlife

Made up of various stakeholders in the region, WATO welcomes members operating any tourism-related business as well as coordinating initiatives and activities across different countries.

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