Why Blue Carbon Ecosystems Are Disappearing
October 17, 2025
Coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes do far more than paint a beautiful backdrop for a day by the sea. These blue carbon
Coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes do far more than paint a beautiful backdrop for a day by the sea. These blue carbon
Tucked between land and sea, you’ve probably seen blue carbon ecosystems without realizing how important they are. Maybe you’ve kayaked through mangrove tunnels, floated over
Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface lies one of Earth’s most important ecosystems. Seagrass is a marine plant that grows in shallow coastal waters, forming underwater
As the climate crisis intensifies, mangroves are gaining long-overdue recognition for their role in protecting both people and the planet. These coastal trees capture and
A Webinar in the Road to Net Zero Series When it comes to a trip’s carbon footprint, where does a tour operator’s responsibility begin and
SEATTLE, WA (September 25, 2025) — Just in time for World Tourism Day, Sustainable Travel International today released two new episodes in its Sustainable Travel:
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...