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Category Archives: Biodiversity
Defining Ecotourism
We hear about Ecotourism all the time, it’s the latest catchphrase that everyone around is using at the drop of a hat. But do we really know what it means? According to The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), it goes beyond … Continue reading
Threats to Komodo’s Biodiversity ~ Destructive Fishing
By Dian Hasan | October 12, 2009 There are numerous threats to the biodiversity of Komodo National Park including human population pressure, tourism, the introduction of exotic species and poaching. However, the most potent threat lies in the destructive fishing … Continue reading
Land Use and Density Affect Fires in Indonesia
The name “Indonesia” doesn’t mean “land of fire” — it just seems that way. Biomass burning related to land-clearing for agriculture goes on practically all year, particularly in summer and fall. Fires tend to burn continuously for months because of … Continue reading
Indonesia’s Forest Fire Hazard
Indonesia has been plagued by horrific fires for over 15 years. At some intervals, fires caused such a reduction in air quality that residents living near burn areas were taking in the equivalent of 80 packs of cigarettes a day … Continue reading
Africa’s Okavango Delta ~ an ecological haven
The Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta on Earth. Instead of flowing into the sea, the annual flood of fresh water flows inland, spreading over 15,000km of the Kalahari sand in a maze of lagoons and channels. The River … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Africa, Biodiversity, Ecotourism, Endangered Species, Global Warming, Green, Green Travel
Tagged Angola, Biodiversity, Botswana, Eco-Tourism, Endangered Species, Environment, Habitat Destruction, Mozambique, Responsible Tourism, Sustainability, Unique Travel Destinations, Unique Travel Experience, Zambia
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Rafflesia Arnoldii ~ the world’s largest flower, up close
By Dian Hasan | August 17, 2009 The world’s largest archipelago, Indonesia, is home to a plethora of flora and fauna species that can be found nowhere else on the planet. The diversity of wildlife and plant species is simply … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Biodiversity, Ecotourism, Indonesia
Tagged Adventure Travel, Eco-Tourism, Environment, Flora & Fauna, Indonesia
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Nature captured at its most stunning ~ The Wild Image Project
In a world of high speed technology, it’s easy to lose our connection with nature. But as humans, we’re dependent on the natural world. It’s where we draw our inspiration and many times, our sanity. Travel is often an excellent … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Biodiversity, Ecotourism, Global Warming, Green, Green Travel, Rainforest Destruction, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Travel, Tourism, VolunTourism
Tagged Biodiversity, Eco-Tourism, Endangered Species, Environment, Habitat Destruction, Sustainability, Unique Travel Destinations, Unique Travel Experience
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Maluku reefs have huge eco-tourism potential: Official
The Banda Islands in Maluku are home to more than 60 percent (or 432) of the world’s 700 coral species, which is why most of the province’s waters are included in the Coral Triangle, an official says. Maluku is unique … Continue reading
Maldives Vows To Be First Carbon-Neutral Nation…
The Maldives will shift entirely to renewable energy over the next decade to become the first carbon-neutral nation and fight climate change that threatens the low-lying archipelago’s existence, the president said on Sunday. President Mohamed Nasheed said the Indian Ocean … Continue reading
Climate change drives Maldives to buy land
The Maldives will divert cash from tourism, to buy land in case rising sea levels submerge its low-lying coral islands, the vice-president-elect said. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik said the “worst-case scenario due to sea level rise would be that some … Continue reading
Endangered Eden 