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
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
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
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
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
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
Guest Contribution by: Louise Twining-Ward, The World Bank / Co-Author: Damien Shiels, The World Bank Sustainable tourism is a proven tool for development, benefitting communities in destinations around the world. A new World Bank Group report released on World Tourism Day explains 20 Reasons to Integrate Tourism in Your Development...
On the southern coast of Crete, accessible only by boat or a seven-hour hike through the Samaria Gorge, sits the tiny village of Agia Roumeli. During the tourist season, May through October, 100 people live in the village. But during the winter months, the population shrinks to 20 and everyone...
