
Ecotourism Activities and Types
When people picture ecotourism, they often imagine walking through rainforests dense with vegetation, diving into the deep blue to observe marine wildlife, or hiking mountain

When people picture ecotourism, they often imagine walking through rainforests dense with vegetation, diving into the deep blue to observe marine wildlife, or hiking mountain

As record-breaking sargassum blooms overwhelm coastlines in Mexico, the Sargassum Recovery for Clean Coasts project intercepts the seaweed before it decays and releases methane. Collected

In this video, members of Tanzania’s Indigenous Datooga and Hadza communities share how the Yaeda-Eyasi carbon offset project has helped them protect their land and

Our fourth Climate Impact Portfolio of 2025, released on December 17, 2025, supports seven carbon offset projects around the world. Read on to learn more

The world is a remarkable place — from the snowy peak of Mount Everest to the darkest depths of the Mariana Trench, and all the

“Tourism shouldn’t buy offsets—it should just reduce its emissions.” It’s a common refrain, but it oversimplifies a complex challenge. Offsets aren’t a loophole or an
Zurich’s recently earned EarthCheck status marks an important milestone, but it’s just one piece of the destination’s broader, ongoing story of transformation. This short film takes viewers on a journey through the city’s multifaceted sustainability efforts, led by passionate individuals spanning food, culture, fashion, and design. Reporter Alan Rook meets...
Nestled in Southern California, Greater Palm Springs is a unique landscape of desert and mountains where sustainability and conservation are paramount. We meet the people at the front line of preserving the land and wildlife at the Friends of the Desert Mountains, and the people protecting rare plants at the...
Galveston island’s ethos is one of conservation. Serving the mainland as a natural barrier, offering shelter for migrating birds, and enjoying a reputation as one of Texas’ leading tourist destinations, sustainability is key to the island’s survival. By virtue of its geography and topography, the island performs several key functions...
Set in the beautiful Austrian snow-covered countryside, this film explores the efforts of local businesses in the Zell am See/Kaprun region to play their part in mitigating climate change, from a sustainable cable car company and an organic restaurant to car-free towns. We meet the people behind those changes and...
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a land that lives by and with the sea. Coastal erosion, climate change, and rising sea levels have played a part in shaping the shifting landscape and creating a unique biosphere. Tourism has increased recently, and local people have welcomed visitors who come here...

SEATTLE, WA (September 27, 2023) – Today, Sustainable Travel International released the first episodes of the second season of Sustainable Travel: Where Next? in honor of World Tourism Day. Launched last year, the short-form documentary series takes viewers on a transformative journey, showcasing initiatives across the globe that are redefining...