Tag Archives: Endangered Species

From theory to practice | The 4C’s of Responsible Tourism in action

In the world of do-good tourism, Costa Rica quickly comes to mind as a pioneer of a type of tourism that predominantly built on the idea of “low human impact and high community and environmental benefit.” In one word: Ecotourism! … Continue reading

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Hear out children speak their voices… it’s their planet we’re borrowing…!

Hello, I’m Severn Suzuki, speaking for ECO, The Environmental Children Organization. We’re a group of 12 and 13 year olds trying to make a difference. Vanessa Suttie, Morgan Geisler, Michelle Quigg, and me. We’ve raised all the money to come … Continue reading

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Stats + Facts | Some disheartening realities through figs

By Dian Hasan | February 3, 2011 They say that a picture tells a thousand words, and can travel across borders. When a picture is that compelling, often no translation is required. Such is true in photojournalism. The reverse can … Continue reading

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Indonesia’s Eco Lodges ties links with Sustainable Travel International

By Dian Hasan | July 20, 2010 After finalizing a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind agreement, Sustainable Travel International (STI), a non-profit global leader in sustainable development and responsible tourism, announced today their collaboration with Eco Lodges Indonesia (ELI), a pioneering, ecotourism provider … Continue reading

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Indonesia’s Orang Utans up close and personal

By Dian Hasan | July 16, 2010 The playful Orang Utans at Camp Leakey, Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesian Borneo. Photo: Nicole Duke To understand the plight of the mighty Orang Utan, the magnificent orange apes that are native to … Continue reading

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Asian Elephants participate in Halloween in Dublin

By Dian Hasan | December 30, 2009 Dublin Zoo’s family of Asian elephants Yasmin, Bernhardine, Anak, Budi and Asha were getting into the Halloween spirit with Halloween pumpkins ahead of this weekend’s planned activities at Dublin Zoo. As part of … Continue reading

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Dublin Zoo announces names for their critically-endangered Sumatran tiger cubs

By Dian Hasan | December 30, 2009 Two Sumatran Tiger cubs born at, Dublin Zoo in May took centre stage again today after a nationwide competition found names for them. Keepers sifted through hundreds of entries before selecting “Emas”, meaning … Continue reading

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Elephants on the streets of Bangkok. Common sight that must stop

By Dian Hasan | October 10, 2009 Tourists to Bangkok may find themselves facing an unusual sight, elephants on the streets of modern Bangkok. Mostly baby elephants walking with their mahouts (elephant keeper & rider) entertaining tourists for a few … Continue reading

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PETA draws attention to the plight of Thai Elephants

By Dian Hasan | October 10, 2009 It’s a known secret in the advertising world that “sex” and “humor” always sell. Therefore ads showing some skin or featuring outrageous fun are more likely to be remembered by viewers. With this … Continue reading

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Imparting eco-values in young minds ~ Seychelles

By Dian Hasan | September 20, 2009 Departing from the adage “teach them young and they shall remember”, one Singapore-based organization – Eco Field Trips (EFT) – brings school kids closer top nature for a most rewarding “out-of-classroom” learning experience. … Continue reading

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