Why Tourism Needs Offsets (and Reduction Alone Isn’t Enough)
November 13, 2025
Coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes do far more than paint a beautiful backdrop for a day by the sea. These blue carbon ecosystems capture and store enormous amounts of carbon, protect shorelines from storms, and support fisheries and tourism around the world. Yet despite the numerous benefits...
Tucked between land and sea, you’ve probably seen blue carbon ecosystems without realizing how important they are. Maybe you’ve kayaked through mangrove tunnels, floated over seagrass meadows, or spotted birds feeding in a salt marsh at low tide. These blue carbon habitats do far more than set the scene for...
Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface lies one of Earth’s most important ecosystems. Seagrass is a marine plant that grows in shallow coastal waters, forming underwater meadows known as seagrass beds. These landscapes feed sea turtles, dugongs, and even sharks, while sheltering a diverse array of fish and small organisms. These...
As the climate crisis intensifies, mangroves are gaining long-overdue recognition for their role in protecting both people and the planet. These coastal trees capture and store large amounts of carbon, helping to mitigate the greenhouse gases that fuel climate change. They also boost climate resilience, shielding communities from rising seas...
Our third Climate Impact Portfolio of 2025, released on August 15, 2025, supports seven carbon offset projects around the world. Read on to learn more about the impact these projects are creating for the climate, communities, and biodiversity. Carbon offsets purchased from Portfolio 3 of 2025 are distributed across the...
Our second Climate Impact Portfolio of 2025, released on May 5, 2025, supports six carbon offset projects around the world. Read on to learn more about the impact these projects are creating for the climate, communities, and biodiversity. Carbon offsets purchased from Portfolio 2 of 2025 are distributed across the...