Category: Environmental issues

Should you ride an elephant?

Ethical travellers should take some time and find our about the options before taking part in elephant tourism – all good tour operators will have a policy on elephant tourism and if they do offer treks should be able to justify the options they offer.

Should you buy animal souvenirs?

Certain souvenirs and gifts are sourced from local animals and in some case can threaten the survival of local species.

Discussing innovative approaches to safari and overtourism with Tanner Knorr from Off Season Adventures

ff Season Adventures specialises in off season safari travel to Tanzania. Jeremy Smith spoke with the company's founder Tanner Knorr about his motivations for focussing his company's development in this way.

Tourism in Australia can respond to climate challenges

The Climate Council has highlighted both the threats and opportunities climate change poses. The non-profit organisation reports that Australia’s top five natural tourist attractions could be impacted by extreme weather events.

Report Reveals 36:1 Social ROI for Landscape-Scale Restoration

Natural capital and green infrastructure investments offer demonstrable benefits including cost-effective reductions in their environmental footprint, as well as improvements to brand perception and employee recruitment and retention.

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