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Environment news articles from the responsible tourism industry, including eco accreditation schemes, water resources, and tourism in protected environments.
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Snowdonia awards its eco-friendly
This year’s winners of the Green Snowdonia Tourism Awards have been announced. With a prize fund totalling £2,000 the ceremony was held to reward and recognise businesses that are taking steps to reduce their impact on the environment.
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New Zealand government funds sustainable tourism
New Zealand’s government has invested more than £300,000 in a nationwide project to help reduce the environmental impact of tourism. The Sustainable Tourism Advisers in Regions (STAR) Project will aid in the funding of advisors who will work alongside local tourism operators to help improve their ecological sustainability. The scheme is a direct outcome of New Zealand’s Tourism Strategy 2015.
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Locals save their own coral reefs
Non-profit organisation The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) has implemented an educational programme intended to save the world’s coral. CORAL’s Reef Leadership Network is aimed at training a selection of volunteers from local tour operators and marine parks about coral reef conservation, resource management and sustainable tourism practices.
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Australia expands its natural appeal
The ‘Green Cauldron’ has been added to Australia’s list of ecologically diverse destinations. The list or National Landscapes Programme is an incentive run by the federal, state and local governments and Tourism Australia aiming to promote places like Kakadu, the Red Centre, the Great Ocean Road and the Australian Alps as must-see natural attractions.
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Ethical travel destinations
The developing world's 10 best ethical destinations for 2008. During the past few years, the term "ethical travel" has entered the globe-trotter's lexicon. Ethical travel is simply mindful travel: an awareness of our impact as we explore the world. Travel is now the biggest industry on Earth but which countries should we visit? Where do we spend our money once we get there?
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EU ecolabel for accommodation providers
The EU Ecolabel is a European standard awarded to manufacturing companies and accommodation providers for sustainable practices and environmental awareness in their businesses. There are 84 criteria in total, 37 of which are mandatory and the remainder, which are optional. This makes it easier for applicants to use measures already in place.
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Tourism and water
One of the biggest issues facing humankind is how we live within the limited natural resources of our planet. While oil, food supply and climate change have dominated the headlines in recent weeks we forget about water at our peril. Access to fresh water lies at the heart of our ability to live sustainable lives and water should be central to any discussions about sustainability, food and coping with global warming.
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Tourism in the Galapagos Islands
Located roughly 1000 miles West of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are famed for being a prime location for viewing wildlife in an environment which has been largely undisturbed by human development. Unfortunately the popularity of this wildlife haven threatens to be its downfall, with increasing visitor numbers and conflicting interests between the conservationists, the fishing industry and an increasingly mobile domestic and international tourist market.
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Tourism in the polar regions
We ask if we should be travelling to the polar regions, or if these fragile areas should be left pristine. Their unique ecosystems and their wildlife are, however, coming under increasing pressure, not only from global warming, but from growing visitor numbers that are also starting to take their toll as mainstream tourism pushes its boundaries to the earth’s extremes.
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