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
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...
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...
Visit Laguna Beach, the destination marketing organization for Southern California’s premier coastal destination, introduced a newly-formed partnership with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. This collaboration instituted a comprehensive stewardship initiative that protects Laguna Beach’s natural resources by educating and empowering visitors, residents, and a network of local partners....
Sonoma County, California is working to achieve a 30% reduction in their vehicle fleet, promoting alternative forms of transport, and reducing the risk of fires and floods in a region where huge forest fires recently destroyed vineyards, homes and farmlands. The drive to save water, conserve energy, and prevent pollution...
Since its incorporation in the 1960s, there’s been rapid change in the Town of Vail. The rise of tourism has led the community to consider what they can do to support the residents, the wildlife, and the creek. In this film, we learn about how caring the community is, and...