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As travelers become increasingly aware of their environmental impact, many are asking how their trips affect the places they visit. Ecotourism offers a way to experience nature while helping protect it and support the communities that live alongside it. Our guide to what ecotourism is introduces the concept and the key principles that define ecotourism.
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 trails where each change in elevation reveals a new landscape. These activities may look “eco,” but their impact hinges on how they are planned and managed. Not every outdoor or
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 locally and detoxified through bioremediation, the sargassum is transformed from waste into biochar-enriched compost that restores soils, supports farmers, and locks carbon into the ground. This project advances a circular
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 way of life. “This land has been our home forever. It is part of who we are.” Carbon revenue supports community-led forest protection, helping prevent land loss to invaders 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 about the impact these projects are creating for the climate, communities, and biodiversity. Carbon offsets purchased from Portfolio 4 of 2025 are distributed across the forestry, energy, innovative climate technology,
The world is a remarkable place — from the snowy peak of Mount Everest to the darkest depths of the Mariana Trench, and all the wondrous corners in between. People are drawn to watch elephants roam the Serengeti, learn about forest traditions from communities in the Amazon, and marvel at the reefs of the Coral
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, residents want the island’s tourism industry to support locals’ well-being, cultural authenticity, and natural resources. BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (26 May 2022) – Today, the St. Kitts Ministry of Tourism released the results of their 2021 Resident Perception of Tourism Survey. This survey, completed by Sustainable Travel...
The Heart of St. Kitts Foundation is a travel philanthropy fund established as a collaborative effort between the St. Kitts Ministry of Tourism, St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council, and Sustainable Travel International. Day in and day out these three ambitious women are helping to make St. Kitts a more sustainable...
Day in and day out, thousands of travelers set foot on St. Kitts’ shores. During their visit, they stay in hotels, go on tours, and eat in restaurants, meeting countless locals who work in the industry. Yet these tourists are largely unaware of the environmental and socio-cultural challenges facing St....
Farm Manager, St. Kitts Eco-Park Growing up in St. Kitts in a family rooted deep in agriculture, Kenney Manning has always felt a deep connection to the local environment. Now, as the Farm Manager at St. Kitts Eco-Park, Kenney’s day-to-day life combines this love of nature with the island’s booming...
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...
History aficionado, teacher, tour guide, and author A man of many talents, Leonard Stapleton wears numerous hats in his day-to-day life – from educator and historian, to accountant and tour guide. While it may be hard to predict what he will be doing from one day to the next, odds...
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