Category: Transport

Coming soon: an app for choosing the optimum green transport route (EU)

A new platform funded by the LIFE program, the European Commission’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action, will allow its users to choose travel routes based upon their environmental impact.

TopRail: promoting sustainable rail tourism

The International Union of Railways has launched TopRail to raise awareness of cruise and heritage railways, and scenic train routes around the world including a series of workshops.

New report on airport expansion in Indonesia examines conflict between tourism growth and land struggles

The report documents opposition to and community divisions over land acquisition for 25 airports at various stages of planning, construction and expansion.

Wildlife Traffickers Exploiting Airlines Worldwide

New analysis of global airport wildlife seizure and trafficking data reveals that wildlife traffickers around the world are heavily exploiting the air transport sector to smuggle protected and endangered animals and animal products on commercial flights.

Cruise ships: What the FOC?

Flying an FOC means that ships are subject to less regulation, making it more difficult for unions, industry stakeholders and the public to hold them accountable

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