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
Sustainable Travel International recently hosted the second webinar in our Road to Net Zero series: “Betting on Blue Carbon.” This session focused on blue carbon, specifically, why it’s so important and how tourism can support the protection and restoration of these valuable coastal ecosystems. Our CEO Paloma Zapata led the...
Love taking photos of the fascinating critters you see on your diving or snorkeling trips? Follow these best practices to make sure you’re photographing responsibly and not harming marine life. What is the best (and most sustainable!) souvenir that you can bring back from a tropical getaway? While a new...
Sustainable Travel International launches a social media campaign that empowers visitors to play a role in monitoring and conserving the Mesoamerican Reef by sharing photos of the coral, pollution, and marine life they see while exploring the reef COZUMEL, MEXICO (October 22, 2019) – The nonprofit Sustainable Travel International is...
In 40 days, a lot can change. In 40 days entire coral formations are dying from a mysterious disease. But what if, in 40 days, we could transform reef conservation instead? Would YOU fight to save the Mesoamerican Reef? The world’s 2nd largest reef system, The Mesoamerican Reef, is under...
Marine Management Area (MMA) and Habitat Monitoring Officer, St. Kitts and Nevis Department of Marine Resources From her job title, it will likely come as no surprise that marine conservation is major part of Tricia’s life. Tricia’s fascination with marine animals and appreciation for the environment started at an early...
Founder and Director of St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network Crouching down on the beach in the dark of night, waiting for a mother sea turtle to emerge from the waves to lay her eggs, this is just another day “at the office” for Dr. Kimberly Stewart, the Founder and...
