Category: Environmental issues

Environmental impacts of COVID-19

Global responses to the pandemic are having far-reaching impacts on the environment, from heightened wildlife conservation awareness to an improvement in air quality.

COVID-19 could accelerate a global shift from planes to trains

New research by Swiss bank UBS forecasts a decline in air travel over the next decade in favour of more journeys by high-speed rail. They suggest this would in part be due to a shift in mindset brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.

Dominica determined to become the world’s first climate-resilient nation

The small Caribbean island of Dominca is attempting to integrate resilience into all areas of the country's growth. This goes beyond disaster management, and includes changing mindsets, community engagement and economic diversification.

What the world can learn from sustainable tourism in Kerala

Travel blogger Shivya Nath shares responsible tourism lessons from her travels throughout Kerala, providing insights for destinations in developing countires on how to improve the future of travel.

To fly or not to fly? Why sustainability matters in a post-COVID world

The COVID-19 crisis has lead to a rethink of what constitutes 'essential travel' - and is an opportunity to reset our economies and modus operandi within ecological boundaries.

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