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...

The St. Kitts Ministry of Tourism is developing a Destination Climate Action Plan in partnership with Sustainable Travel International. BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (May 31, 2024) – This week, the Caribbean island of St. Kitts signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism reaffirming the destination’s commitment to sustainable and...

Sea turtles have been an important part of ocean ecosystems since the age of the dinosaurs. Humans and turtles have interacted for thousands of years, with drawings of ancient turtles found in early cave paintings. Today, human-turtle interactions are more complicated than ever as humans overload nesting beaches, chase turtles...

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...

A Webinar in the Road to Net Zero Series Blue carbon ecosystems are often called a “secret weapon” in the fight against climate change. But what makes them so special? How can tourism help regenerate them and unlock their carbon-storage potential? This webinar in Sustainable Travel International’s Road to Net...

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