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ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION FOR LORD HOWE ENVIRONMENTAL TOURS
Ecotourism Australia is proud to welcome its newest member, Lord Howe Environmental Tours, into the family and offer congratulations to their recent achievement of reaching Ecotourism Certification for their Coral Viewing and Snorkelling Tour, Ultimate Snorkelling Tour and Mt Gower Trek.
NATURE: YOU NEED IT MORE THAN YOU MIGHT REALISE
Needing to self-isolate over the past few weeks has forced most of us to stay at home. While spending time indoors can be used productively for all sorts of tasks, a lot of us are excited about getting back outdoors to breath in some fresh air and feel the sun on our skin.
Australian Wildlife Adventures’ inspiring submission into the UNAA World Environment Day Climate Action Awards 2017
We would like to acknowledge one of our members, Australian Wildlife Adventures, on their submission in the UNAA World Environment Day Climate Action Awards 2017, highlighting their outstanding efforts to combat climate change.
Carbon Offsetting Options in Australia and Overseas
For many people, the terms carbon neutrality, carbon offset schemes and greenhouse gases either mean the same thing or are too similar to differentiate.
Trees, Lungs of the Planet!
Have you considered, where would we be without trees? We’ve explored the multiple benefits humans derive from trees, and wish to feed your curiosity with some facts you may have not known until now!
Connecting to Nature Waste Free and Sustainably
The theme for this year’s World Environment Day- Connecting People to Nature encouraged people to get outdoors and into nature, to appreciate its beauty and its importance, and to take forward the call to protect the Earth that we share. Connecting to nature can create awareness about the fragility and sensitivity of our ecosystems and the impact that can result from human activity.
Connecting People with Wildlife
Photo courtesy of Traveller and South Australia Tourism Commission
Ecotourism and making a contribution
Guest news story, courtesy of Jenny Lawrence at Gippsland High Country Tours.
As part of our commitment to Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism, Gippsland High Country Tours believes that our tour experiences should give something back to local communities and most importantly to the environments we visit.
Ecotourism Australia's Internship Program
Are you a nature lover? Are you passionate about sustainability? Do you want to enter the world of nature-based tourism? Ecotourism Australia’s (EA) internship program is a great opportunity to learn from a leading ecotourism organisation.
Climate and Tourism: As a stakeholder in tourism, you have a stake in the environment
Climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and the effects of global warming are a fact. A large portion of industries contribute to these emissions, some more than others, and likewise, some are affected more than others. Tourism is both.