Tourism can stimulate economic growth, foster cultural exchange, and support conservation efforts that protect the world’s most remarkable places. However, when tourism development is poorly managed, unchecked growth can overwhelm destinations, and detrimentally impact the environment, local communities, and visitor experience. This issue, known as overtourism, is an urgent challenge...
The Bird Nest Guardian Program, a part of the Keo Seima carbon offset project, provides benefits to locals who ensure the safe nesting of endangered birds. Participants patrol nesting areas to prevent poaching or logging efforts during chick season, document new nests, and count the number of baby birds raised...
Reforestation efforts funded by the Keo Seima carbon offset project took place between April 2022 and March 2024. Twenty families were provided with equipment and funds to raise 63,000 seedlings of different tree species. To date, 32,000 trees have been planted in previously deforested areas throughout the wildlife sanctuary. The...
This video highlights the Community Savings Group initiative, which was established with the help of the Keo Seima carbon offset project. Local business owners were trained in savings and business development techniques to establish savings groups within their communities. Members help each other save money to meet their business goals...
This video highlights the Bamboo for Sustainable Livelihoods Program created as part of the Keo Seima carbon offset project. Locals in the bamboo forest region of Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary are trained in bamboo craftsmanship and cultivation techniques to ensure a sustainable source of income. Bamboo products are sold to...
BANGKOK, THAILAND (July 26, 2024) – SpiceRoads, a premier adventure travel company specializing in cycling tours, has joined forces with Sustainable Travel International to champion climate action in the adventure travel sector. With over 25 years of experience operating cycling tours across the globe, SpiceRoads is committed to reducing its...