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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
Elephant experiences are extremely popular tourist activities across Asia, especially in Thailand. From elephant bathing and riding to sanctuaries and safaris, there are many elephant tourism experiences, but not all are created equal. With tourist awareness of unethical practices growing, many are left questioning if it’s possible to see Asian...
Tourism can influence the future of Asian elephants – either aiding their survival or worsening the threats they face – depending on how it occurs. The industry has great potential to improve the outlook for Asian elephants by addressing the root drivers of population decline. From generating funding for habitat...
Elephants are some of the most beloved animals on the planet. Their sheer size is enough to captivate animal lovers around the world. Elephants’ unique physical appearance and humanlike social structures make them one of the most popular species for tourists to see in Asia. With elephant populations dwindling worldwide,...
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...
Sea turtles have long captivated tourists worldwide. Spotting one of these majestic creatures is often the highlight of coastal vacations. But sadly, sea turtles are rapidly disappearing from our oceans. Six of the seven species of sea turtle are listed as vulnerable or endangered. This blog explores fascinating facts about...
The Great Barrier Reef. Yellowstone. The Amazon Rainforest. One of the top reasons that tourists are drawn to destinations such as these is because of their rich biodiversity and unique landscapes. According to Brand USA, 2 of the top 5 motivators for selecting vacation spots are ecotourism and nature. Wanderlusters...
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