In Turkey, a country priding itself to have developed the world's first "national sustainable tourism system" the leader of the Opposition and Istanbul Mayor is arrested. Apparently Democracy is not a key ingredient of Sustainable Tourism? edition.cnn.com/2025/03/19/europe/turkey-istanbul-…
Turkey detains Istanbul’s mayor, a key rival of President Erdogan, prosecutors say | CNN
Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as part of corruption and terror investigations, according to…
A new report from the World Economic Forum's Airports of Tomorrow initiative, argues the primary challenge to aviation's path to net-zero is the availability and cost of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Battery-electric, and hydrogen aviation are also examined. www.weforum.org/publications/global-aviation-susta…
Global Aviation Sustainability Outlook 2025 | World Economic Forum
This report provides an overview of the main risks and opportunities affecting aviation decarbonization progress in 2025, based on interviews with top executives from the…
This important conference aims to "highlight the Pacific region’s unique sustainability challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the importance of climate resilience and conservation in island destinations worldwide". www.gstcouncil.org/gstc2025-to-be-held-in-fiji
#GSTC2025 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference to be Held in Fiji | GSTC
The 2025 Conference of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will be held in Fiji from August 5-8, 2025. This landmark event will bring together…
Washington DC Mayor orders Black Lives Matter plaza mural removed after Republican threats to cut funding unless she obeyed! www.reuters.com/world/us/workers-remove-dc-black-l…
Tanzania: For a pittance, carbon projects that do not really store carbon, threaten traditional lifestyles by introducing a capitalistic mindset and stopping the traditional sharing of grazing areas, something disastrous at times of drought. Read a new report by The Maasai International Solidarity Alliance, which groups together grassroots organizations and Maasai activists at:... Show more
The 'Fiumicino Waterfront' cruise port project near Rome could have major environmental impacts without local economic benefits, according to grassroots groups. www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/06/italy-…
‘The entire coastline will be cemented over’: the tiny Italian town set to become a dock for giant cruise ships | Cruises | The Guardian
Only 20 miles from Italy’s capital, Isola Sacra was ignored for years but now Royal Caribbean has plans to turn it into a major new…
Planning your summer eco-holiday? These innovative Ecovillage Tours in France, Portugal and Vermont (US) offer a rare opportunity to visit thriving intentional communities, meet those living there, and explore if the eco way of life suits you! www.ecovillagetours.com/upcoming-tours
Tourists on ICE, a cautionary tale... it's not just poor Latin American immigrants that may be thrown into jail for crossing the border, tourists from the affluent EU with a visa waiver can also do time if an official thinks you may be there for work. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/03/ice-german…
‘Like a horror movie’: Ice detaining German tourist in California indefinitely | US immigration | The Guardian
Jessica Brösche has spent more than a month in detention center after being denied entry at San Diego from Mexico
Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of eco-minded consumers are not far-right... so in the EU Tesla is already paying the price of it's bosses' preferences for post-fascists and less regulation, and possibly of the tariffs and trade wars his favourite prez is bringing. www.reuters.com/world/musk-rallies-far-right-europ…