Patrick Mills replied to a comment in Preserving the culture of Malaysia’s Batek people through ecotourism & conservation
7 years ago
Hi Harrison. Thank you for your comment. It was my pleasure writing it. I hope that others find the Batek an excellent example of the role indigenous communities can Andrew should play in conservation. Cheers!
Patrick Mills replied to a comment in Tackling Tourism Waste in Phong Nha Village, Vietnam
7 years ago
Couldn't agree more Fiona. I believe that fly-tipping and littering behaviour ultimately boils down to a lack of awareness and education on the subject. But it is also my opinion that even "western" tourists aren't always conscious of their own contr
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Volunteer coordinator for social enterprise Ecoteer at Merapoh Community and Conservation Project, Malaysia -
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I am keen seek out new interesting and fun projects in my free time. As an example I am currently working on compressing thin plastics and styrofoam into building blocks. Taking waste off the streets and using this in construction.
I enjoy working in most environments; however in my free time it is important to be active as much as possible. I find surfing, cycling, and other physical activities to be a great way to unwind. -
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http://ecoclub.com/headlines/reports/979-150907-batek
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English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (intermediate), French (fair), Malay/Indonesian (Fair)
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in developing a strong career in sustainable tourism consulting -
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Graduated with BaHons in Tourism Geography. I chose this as my vocation as I acknowledge the potential benefits of tourism and it’s increasingly important role in community development and empowerment. Conversely, I am fully aware of the detrimental history of tourism and understand that in many ways this industry still hinders social, local economic and environmental development. -
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An academic background on sustainable and eco-tourism combined with 2 years experience in coordinator and consultant roles in rural Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.