As we reflect on 2024, we’re proud of the strides we made toward advancing responsible tourism across the globe. From fostering inclusive climate action to equipping tourism professionals with new knowledge, this year was marked by strategic collaborations, impactful projects, technological advancements, and ongoing educational outreach. Below, we highlight some of the key initiatives and
Before the Southern Cardamom project, communities drank unsafe water from canals, handmade wells, and lakes. Thanks to the funding from carbon offsets, the project has installed wells improving access to clean drinking water and improving resident health. The Southern Cardamom project is one of the initiatives in our Climate Impact Portfolio, supported by our carbon
The Chorng Indigenous people have lived in the Cardamom Mountains for decades and are considered essential to preserving these forest areas. Their cultural heritage was honored in a celebratory event that promoted the traditional identity of the Chorng people and their role in preserving the environment through sustainable tourism. The Southern Cardamom project is one
The Southern Cardamom carbon offset project is dedicated to preserving one of Cambodia’s most important forest ecosystems, safeguarding its biodiversity and carbon sequestration abilities. Through interviews with local community members, this video shows how the project positively impacted their lives and the environment. The Southern Cardamom project is one of the initiatives in our Climate
In the Southern Cardamom Forest, rangers and local communities are working together to protect one of Southeast Asia’s most vital ecosystems. They are playing a pivotal role in the fight against deforestation and climate change. Hear their stories and learn more about the project and how it has affected their lives. The Southern Cardamom project
This video introduces the Garo Clean Cookstoves project and the impact it has had on the local communities. It highlights challenges such as cooking poverty and firewood demand, which has exacerbated deforestation in the region. The video features insights from a local woman who talks about her experience with the new cookstoves and how it
Whether your company is a hotel, tour operator, or restaurant, you probably know that your business is generating carbon emissions in one way or another. From heating your guest rooms to transporting your customers overseas, many of the day-to-day activities that keep your business running can also have an impact...
Jacada Travel is excited to announce that they will be offsetting 100% of the carbon footprint of all trips booked from May 2017 forward. This even includes international flights travellers book for themselves. International flights are the biggest contributor to the travel industry’s carbon emissions, and as such, we are...
The rich, alluvial soils of the Mississippi River Valley have made it the country’s most fertile agricultural region. While the valley was covered in 25 million acres of forestland until World War II — providing a habitat for cougars, black bear, bison, red fox and of course, waterfowl — industrial...
CHICAGO, April 14, 2015 — In honor of Earth Month, United Airlines customers traveling aboard the company’s signature Eco-Skies aircraft in April will be flying carbon neutral. Through United’s Eco-Skies CarbonChoice program, the airline is obtaining carbon offsets for all passengers and crew on every flight of the specially painted...
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