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How Tourism Benefits Nature and Wildlife

Over the last decade, nature-based tourism has become increasingly popular. In total, wildlife tourism now supports nearly 22 million jobsaround the world and contributes more … See more

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Sunscreen is Damaging Our Coral Reefs

WebWhen you’re snorkeling or swimming during your vacation, the sunscreen that’s safeguarding your skin might also be endangering the vibrant coral reef and marine life …

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Top 10 Tips for Sustainable Travel

WebResearch the different transportation options in the destination you are visiting to make an informed decision. > Discover more ways to reduce your carbon footprint. 4. …

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Healthy Coral Reefs Are Good for Tourism

WebHalf-way around the world, Fury Watersports in Key West, Florida, donates a portion of each snorkel-trip fare to coral restoration, helping to support the recovery of …

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Sustainable Destination Development

WebBuilding the capacity of destination leaders. We empower local leaders with the knowledge they need to drive change and transform their destination’s future. We train destination …

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What Is Blue Carbon and Why Does It Matter

WebThe carbon that is captured and stored by coastal and marine ecosystems is known as “blue carbon.”. Pound for pound, these blue carbon ecosystems can actually …

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Divers and snorkelers can fight coral disease on the Mesoamerican …

WebCollecting monitoring data for marine scientists on reef health and threats; Informing and funding response expeditions to eradicate threats and keep the reef …

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Blandin Native American Hardwoods

WebThe Blandin Native American Hardwoods project is located in northeast Minnesota, within a 70-mile radius of the town of Grand Rapids. The project area comprises over 173,000 …

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Fighting Coral Disease on the Mesoamerican Reef

WebA coral disease outbreak, known as “Síndrome Blanco” (White Syndrome), is killing over 20 of the coral species found on the reef. Scientists believe this disease is the …

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Yaeda-Eyasi Landscape Project

WebHealth and wellness is another key area of focus. To improve community well-being, the project has installed school toilet blocks, introduced an ambulance service and outreach …

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Mesoamerican Reef

WebThe Mesoamerican Reef is the second largest reef system in the world. Lying within the Caribbean Sea, the reef stretches 600 miles along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, …

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Hydrologic Clean Water Filters in Cambodia

WebWater-borne diseases are a major health concern in Cambodia, particularly among young children in rural areas. Untreated water and poor sanitation causes about 10 million …

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14 Reasons Why Forests Are Important

WebForests play an important role in keeping our rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans healthy. Trees and other vegetation improve water quality by reducing soil …

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Monitoring Lenga Tree Reforestation in Torres del Paine

WebOur Torres del Paine Legacy Fund program supported CONAF’s restoration efforts by monitoring the reforested lenga nuclei. Local Chilean volunteers joined us on field …

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Improving Waste Management in Dominica

WebHowever, growing waste management issues threaten the long-term health of these natural assets and prosperity of the tourism industry. Over 4 million kilograms of waste were …

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Elpitiya Biochar

WebElpitiya Biochar. Sri Lanka’s renowned agricultural heritage is a significant source of economic growth and tourism appeal. However, producing tea and other products also …

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WongPhai Bamboo Biochar

WebBamboo and rice farmers use biochar as an organic fertilizer, improving soil health, boosting climate resilience, and enhancing agricultural productivity. Where & Why. Prachin Buri, a …

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Tackle Waste & Pollution

WebEvery year, 8 million metric tons of plastic enters our oceans and kills 100,000 marine animals. Roughly one-third of the world’s food gets lost or wasted each year. More than …

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