Specifics may vary, but the big picture doesn't -- responsible tourism is preferable
to irresponsible tourism, ecotourism is preferable to un-ecotourism
and sustainable tourism is, well, you get the idea.
Forum for the Future releases its Green Futures Special Report
Viva
la Vida Verde focusing on the continuing search for sustainable
practices in Mexico.
Articles include a review of whether President Felipe Calderón
put Mexico on the path to a greener life written by Forum for the
Future's Ben Tuxworth and Jonathon Porritt, author of the provocative
book Capitalism.
In More Energy, Less Carbon Ron Buchanan looks at the country’s
efforts to kick the high-carb habit. Jo Tuckman looks at the green
revolution in Mexico City.
Sun, Sea...Sustainability reviews the ecotourism and sustainable
travel movement written by Ron Mader and Ben Tuxworth.
Ecotourism will never be THE solution for environmental conservation
or job creation, but it often serves as a catalyst to other practices
critical to sustainable development, including the development of
environment-friendly lodging, interpretative tours respectful of
people and place, organic agriculture, local culture and handicrafts
and environmental education. In Spanish this is called un circulo
virtuoso or a 'virtuous circle.'
How is 'ecotourism' interpreted around the world? What are ecotourism's core goals?
Can we design tourism that provides visitors and locals with choices
and nudges us from poor decisions?
Are we culturalizing commerce or commercializing culture?
This guide is the 20-year+ story of how
tourism and conservation began to change themselves inside-out.
We pay close attention to how locally-owned businesses tell the
stories of the environment, people stories and new discoveries in
environmental issues.
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This feature is aimed at travelers, community leaders, entrepreneurs
and policy-makers.
Curious about how to put theory into practice? We explore practical
applications around the globe and show how you can be an active
player.
