Wednesday, May 16, 2018

New Climate Action partnership, inclusivity, wildlife protection and more


MAY 2018 EDITION

WTTC and UN Climate Change announced new partnership to tackle climate change

New Common Agenda sets out a framework for the two organisations to recognise and address the linkages between Travel and Tourism and climate change. Read more...

Sustainable cities focus: Bangkok

Our monthly assessment of tourism and sustainability in major urban centres looks at the Thai Capital. Read more...

Tourism and Development Focus Interview with Judy Kepher Gona

We speak with Judy Kepher Gona, founder of Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda and one of the leading figures in East African responsible tourism, on the role the industry has to play in meaningful sustainable development. Read more...

Airbnb and Handicap International work together for greater inclusion

Airbnb and Hizy.com, the new information platform created by Handicap International, recently announced the introduction of 19 new accessibility criteria on the home sharing platform for people with reduced mobility. Read more...

TreadRight Foundation introduces shepherd dogs to address leopard threat

The TreadRight Foundation has partnered with leading conservation organisations Cheetah Outreach and The Cape Leopard Trust to ensure local communities can protect themselves and their livestock from a top predator responsibly and sustainably, while also helping protect one of Africa's most endangered wild animals. Read more...

Asilia tops Fair Trade Tourism survey of safari certification standards

East African safari company Asilia was found to have the highest percentage of properties rated at best practice level according to GSTC accredited certification schemes. Read more...

Lyft to make all rides carbon neutral through offset purchases

The company's founders committed Lyft to the move through the direct funding of emission mitigation efforts, including the reduction of emissions in the automotive manufacturing process, renewable energy programs, forestry projects, and the capture of emissions from landfills. Read more...

Written and edited by Jeremy Smith

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Kmar Makni

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