
Not all carbon offsets are created equal. In recent years, growing scrutiny has highlighted concerns about the quality of some carbon credits, particularly around whether the claimed emissions reductions or removals are real, measurable, and permanent. This guide outlines the key principles of quality assurance and how to identify credible...

Not all carbon offsets work the same way. Some protect forests or build wind farms, while others restore mangroves or pull carbon out of the air with new technology. This guide breaks down the main types of carbon offset projects, how each works, and real examples of projects in action....

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...

SEATTLE, WA (April 22, 2025) — In honor of Earth Day, Sustainable Travel International released the latest episode of its Sustainable Travel: Where Next? docu-series spotlighting Zurich, Switzerland’s approach to responsible tourism. Produced in partnership with BlackRook Media, the short-form documentary reveals how sustainability in Zurich is a true community...

WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO (March 17, 2025) – As destinations worldwide struggle with overtourism, the Caribbean island of Curaçao is taking a forward-thinking approach that prioritizes high-value, low-impact tourism growth and long-term resilience over short-term gains. In partnership with Sustainable Travel International and the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies...

Like many small island nations, St. Kitts and Nevis is on the front lines of a climate crisis that threatens its existence. Despite contributing only a small fraction of global emissions compared to larger nations, islands disproportionately bear the brunt of the consequences. In response, St. Kitts is taking ambitious...
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