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ECOCLUB.com Ecotourism Awards 2009 -
Call for Proposals:
Every
year ECOCLUB funds micro-projects chosen, initiated &
implemented by its Members around the world, which improve
local well-being and promote ecological & social change in
Tourism. This year's theme is: "Their Crisis, Our
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Interview with
Brian Tokar
Director, Institute for Social Ecology
"The fundamental
problem with tourism today is that it transforms communities and
important natural areas toward serving the desires and perceived
needs of more affluent people who come to visit from other parts
of the world " |
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Interview with Mary Mulvey
CEO, Greenbox, Ireland
"The region, which was once
overshadowed by conflict, is now one of the most peaceful places
in Ireland and eleven years on from the Belfast Agreement the
destination is in an ideal position to welcome tourists to visit " |
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The Emerging Global Campaign against Mega
Resorts & Real Estate Developments
Q & A with tim team & EQUATIONS
A global action programme that aims to "stop
tourism, golf course and real estate developments ventures which
have a negative impact on local communities, land use and
ecosystems". The campaign has been initiated by an alliance of
tourism activists that has emerged from the World Social Forum and
is still in early stages. |
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Pakistan: Lowari - light at the end of the
tunnel?
by Shams Uddin
The new 8.5 km long Lowari Tunnel, offering
for the first time an all-weather, shorter passage, connecting the
remote Chitral valley to the rest of the world, could herald an
era of far-reaching economic, social, cultural and political
changes for the whole Hindu Kush region
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Headlines:
Belize's Toledo celebrating as Cacao
birthplace, 22-24th May Belize
Innovative developments at La Selva Jungle
Lodge Ecuador
Responsible Tourism Implementation Workshop
in Crete Greece
Borneo Tribal Land 'devastated' by logging
plantations & dams Malaysia
Ireland’s First Ecotourism Handbook Launched
Ireland
Oaxaca Online Folk Art Auction
Mexico |
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Blogs:
Milking the Rhino
A Chef's Role in Sustainable
Initiatives
Green's house effects
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Welcoming new Lodge Members: |
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Golden Buddha
Beach Resort
Located on a spectacular uninhabited
10km beach and private bay on the island of Koh Phra Thong
(Golden Buddha Island), 25 private beachfront and sea view
houses. Activities include yoga with resident teachers,
diving, bird watching and jungle spa. |
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Iwokrama Centre
Iwokrama is in the heart of one of
four last untouched tropical forests of the world, the
Guiana Shield. Iwokrama was established as a living
laboratory for tropical forest management, fully involving
the local Makushi people from research to business, ensuring
local economic and social benefits from forest use and
conservation. |
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