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UNESCO listing a boost for Penang tourism
The Star Online
December 20, 2008
THE number of foreign visitors to Penang has increased since July following the listing of George Town as a World Heritage Site.
The Star Online
December 20, 2008
THE number of foreign visitors to Penang has increased since July following the listing of George Town as a World Heritage Site.
UNESCO signs partnership with Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
UNESCO
December 2, 2008
Dr. Keiji Tachikawa, President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, on 2 December signed a cooperation agreement through which JAXA will assist UNESCO by bringing the benefits of space technology to the monitoring of World Heritage sites.
UNESCO
December 2, 2008
Dr. Keiji Tachikawa, President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, on 2 December signed a cooperation agreement through which JAXA will assist UNESCO by bringing the benefits of space technology to the monitoring of World Heritage sites.
Building a Better World While Touring It
New York Times
November 10, 2008
Nadine Rubin wanted to give her daughter the trip of a lifetime for her 21st birthday. They were planning to visit Hong Kong because her daughter was interested in fashion. “But I wanted to do something else,” Ms. Rubin said. “I’d heard Vietnam was beautiful, but I had mixed feelings about it because I knew people involved with the war.”
New York Times
November 10, 2008
Nadine Rubin wanted to give her daughter the trip of a lifetime for her 21st birthday. They were planning to visit Hong Kong because her daughter was interested in fashion. “But I wanted to do something else,” Ms. Rubin said. “I’d heard Vietnam was beautiful, but I had mixed feelings about it because I knew people involved with the war.”
Help is on the Way for Green Tourists
Environmental Expert
November 5, 2008
The world is awash with tourists visiting exotic places in search of dream vacations. They’re off to Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, Mexico’s Mayan ruins and Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Many leave trash on pristine beaches, carve their names on the walls of Roman aqueducts and squeeze through the hallways of ancient castles. Last year over 900 million people traveled to international destinations and the World Tourism Organization expects 1.6 billion to do so by 2020.
Environmental Expert
November 5, 2008
The world is awash with tourists visiting exotic places in search of dream vacations. They’re off to Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, Mexico’s Mayan ruins and Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Many leave trash on pristine beaches, carve their names on the walls of Roman aqueducts and squeeze through the hallways of ancient castles. Last year over 900 million people traveled to international destinations and the World Tourism Organization expects 1.6 billion to do so by 2020.
Rebels Seize Congo Gorilla Park; Hopes Dim for Apes
National Geographic
October 27, 2008
Rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have overtaken the headquarters of a park that is home to most of the world's last mountain gorillas. The Sunday takeover by former Congolese army general Laurent Nkunda and his troops forced more than 50 rangers in Virunga National Park to escape into the forest.
National Geographic
October 27, 2008
Rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have overtaken the headquarters of a park that is home to most of the world's last mountain gorillas. The Sunday takeover by former Congolese army general Laurent Nkunda and his troops forced more than 50 rangers in Virunga National Park to escape into the forest.
A New Effort for Sustainable Tourism
The New York Times
October 26, 2008
A coalition of 31 private, public and not-for-profit travel organizations recently announced guidelines for tourism companies and other organizations to protect the natural beauty and local culture of important yet sensitive tourist destinations, like the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage site on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.
The New York Times
October 26, 2008
A coalition of 31 private, public and not-for-profit travel organizations recently announced guidelines for tourism companies and other organizations to protect the natural beauty and local culture of important yet sensitive tourist destinations, like the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage site on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.
Iceland's new island is an exclusive club - for scientists only
Christian Science Monitor
October 24, 2008
Buckled in? Check. Life jacket secure? Check. Noise-reduction headphones on? Check. No seeds in any of your belongings? Check. You sure? Yes. And up lifts the Icelandic Coast Guard’s Super Puma helicopter ferrying me to Iceland’s jealously guarded natural gem, Surtsey Island. Though it was named this summer to the UNESCO World Heritage List – joining other natural heritage sites like the Great Barrier Reef, the Galapágos and Yellowstone National Park – no tourist will ever get to visit.
Christian Science Monitor
October 24, 2008
Buckled in? Check. Life jacket secure? Check. Noise-reduction headphones on? Check. No seeds in any of your belongings? Check. You sure? Yes. And up lifts the Icelandic Coast Guard’s Super Puma helicopter ferrying me to Iceland’s jealously guarded natural gem, Surtsey Island. Though it was named this summer to the UNESCO World Heritage List – joining other natural heritage sites like the Great Barrier Reef, the Galapágos and Yellowstone National Park – no tourist will ever get to visit.
To Build a School, Save the Hippo
IPS
October 8, 2008
As the Wechiau community living along the banks of the Black Volta river in Ghana discovered, looking after the hippopotamus can build schools and bring electricity. Back in 1998, the 17 farmer and hunting communities of the Wechiau had no schools, drinking water or electricity. Now the 10,000 or so from the Wechiau have them all, thanks to a decision to preserve the environment for the hippopotamus population.
IPS
October 8, 2008
As the Wechiau community living along the banks of the Black Volta river in Ghana discovered, looking after the hippopotamus can build schools and bring electricity. Back in 1998, the 17 farmer and hunting communities of the Wechiau had no schools, drinking water or electricity. Now the 10,000 or so from the Wechiau have them all, thanks to a decision to preserve the environment for the hippopotamus population.
Wildcam Puts Spotlight on Belize Barrier Reef
United Nations Foundation
October 7, 2008
During the IUCN World Conservation Congress, the United Nations Foundation, National Geographic Society and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced today the launch of WildCam Belize Reef, an innovative remote-imaging tool for research and conservation. WildCam Belize Reef will be the first long-term deployment of an open-ocean, live, streaming video system available to the public. It is also the latest addition to the National Geographic WildCam program and is the pilot project for a new series that aims to engage new audiences in the protection and preservation of World Heritage around the globe. The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System was designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1996.
United Nations Foundation
October 7, 2008
During the IUCN World Conservation Congress, the United Nations Foundation, National Geographic Society and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced today the launch of WildCam Belize Reef, an innovative remote-imaging tool for research and conservation. WildCam Belize Reef will be the first long-term deployment of an open-ocean, live, streaming video system available to the public. It is also the latest addition to the National Geographic WildCam program and is the pilot project for a new series that aims to engage new audiences in the protection and preservation of World Heritage around the globe. The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System was designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1996.
Equator Initiative selects winners for global biodiversty prize
UNDP
October 7, 2008
The Equator Initiative, a United Nations-led partnership that supports grassroots efforts in biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation, has selected 25 winners of the Equator Prize 2008. Chosen from 310 nominations, the winners embody innovation in astonishing variety, from mariculture to apiculture, eco-tourism to ethno-tourism, afforestation to mangrove restoration, oyster farming to cotton farming, seed banks to micro-credit lending, and elephant to hippo protection.
UNDP
October 7, 2008
The Equator Initiative, a United Nations-led partnership that supports grassroots efforts in biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation, has selected 25 winners of the Equator Prize 2008. Chosen from 310 nominations, the winners embody innovation in astonishing variety, from mariculture to apiculture, eco-tourism to ethno-tourism, afforestation to mangrove restoration, oyster farming to cotton farming, seed banks to micro-credit lending, and elephant to hippo protection.
Ted Turner Announces First-Ever Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria at World Conservation Congress
UN Foundation
October 6, 2008
United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner joined the Rainforest Alliance, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today to announce the first-ever globally relevant sustainable tourism criteria at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. The new criteria – based on thousands of best practices culled from the existing standards currently in use around the world – were developed to offer a common framework to guide the emerging practice of sustainable tourism and to help businesses, consumers, governments, non-governmental organizations and education institutions to ensure that tourism helps, rather than harms, local communities and the environment.
UN Foundation
October 6, 2008
United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner joined the Rainforest Alliance, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today to announce the first-ever globally relevant sustainable tourism criteria at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. The new criteria – based on thousands of best practices culled from the existing standards currently in use around the world – were developed to offer a common framework to guide the emerging practice of sustainable tourism and to help businesses, consumers, governments, non-governmental organizations and education institutions to ensure that tourism helps, rather than harms, local communities and the environment.
Giving something back
CNN
October 1, 2008
Making donations to charity is becoming an integral part of business travel. Airlines are bringing in vast sums through onboard donation schemes that gather unwanted foreign currency from travelers. And frequent fliers are even handing over their precious air miles to charities.
CNN
October 1, 2008
Making donations to charity is becoming an integral part of business travel. Airlines are bringing in vast sums through onboard donation schemes that gather unwanted foreign currency from travelers. And frequent fliers are even handing over their precious air miles to charities.
Peru: UNESCO evaluates to include Caral in the World Heritage list
ANDINA
September 26, 2008
A representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) visited the citadel of Caral to evaluate the inclusion of the archeological site in the World Heritage list, Governor Nelson Chui Mejía, reported today.
ANDINA
September 26, 2008
A representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) visited the citadel of Caral to evaluate the inclusion of the archeological site in the World Heritage list, Governor Nelson Chui Mejía, reported today.
Notes From the World Savers Congress
UN Dispatch
September 23, 2008
Speaking today at the World Savers Congress, professional poverty fighter Jeffrey Sachs challenged the travel industry to help make billion people who travel each year global ambassadors.
UN Dispatch
September 23, 2008
Speaking today at the World Savers Congress, professional poverty fighter Jeffrey Sachs challenged the travel industry to help make billion people who travel each year global ambassadors.
50 ways to journey responsibly - and still have fun
National Geographic
September 12, 2008
We all know enough to reuse our hotel towels and request that guest room linens not be changed every day, but what else can we do to reduce our impact as we travel? Traveling responsibly means conserving natural resources, supporting local cultures, and making a positive impact on the places we visit. This guide will help. Some steps are big, others are small, but all can make a difference, especially if we take them together.
National Geographic
September 12, 2008
We all know enough to reuse our hotel towels and request that guest room linens not be changed every day, but what else can we do to reduce our impact as we travel? Traveling responsibly means conserving natural resources, supporting local cultures, and making a positive impact on the places we visit. This guide will help. Some steps are big, others are small, but all can make a difference, especially if we take them together.
Damning report by UNESCO criticises Britain's heritage for 'taking back seat'
The Daily Mail
September 8, 2008
The United Nations has accused the UK of failing to protect some of its most important historical sites, it has emerged. Unesco, the UN's cultural agency, has demanded urgent steps from the Government which has been criticised for failing in its duty to conserve parts of the country's globally significant heritage.
The Daily Mail
September 8, 2008
The United Nations has accused the UK of failing to protect some of its most important historical sites, it has emerged. Unesco, the UN's cultural agency, has demanded urgent steps from the Government which has been criticised for failing in its duty to conserve parts of the country's globally significant heritage.
From Ghost Town to Boom Town
New York Times
September 4, 2008
Home to a silver mine whose production peaked nearly four centuries ago and finally closed in 1923, this tiny rural town in western Japan once seemed doomed to suffer the fate of so many former boomtowns. But after intense lobbying by Japan, the Iwami Silver Mine here, was improbably named a UNESCO World Heritage site last year.
New York Times
September 4, 2008
Home to a silver mine whose production peaked nearly four centuries ago and finally closed in 1923, this tiny rural town in western Japan once seemed doomed to suffer the fate of so many former boomtowns. But after intense lobbying by Japan, the Iwami Silver Mine here, was improbably named a UNESCO World Heritage site last year.
Congo army leaves national park, rebels stay
New York Times
September 3, 2008
More than 1,000 soldiers have left a national park that has been on the front lines of fighting in eastern Congo in a move the park director said was intended to preserve an environment that is home to endangered gorillas, hippos and active volcanoes. However, rebels still occupy a sector of the reserve that is home to some of the world's last remaining mountain gorillas, officials said Wednesday.
New York Times
September 3, 2008
More than 1,000 soldiers have left a national park that has been on the front lines of fighting in eastern Congo in a move the park director said was intended to preserve an environment that is home to endangered gorillas, hippos and active volcanoes. However, rebels still occupy a sector of the reserve that is home to some of the world's last remaining mountain gorillas, officials said Wednesday.
Deadly battles rage outside gorillas' Congo preserve
CNN
August 28, 2008
Rebels and the army have fought one of their fiercest battles in eastern Congo, exchanging machine-gun and mortar fire all day outside a national park housing some of the world's last mountain gorillas.
CNN
August 28, 2008
Rebels and the army have fought one of their fiercest battles in eastern Congo, exchanging machine-gun and mortar fire all day outside a national park housing some of the world's last mountain gorillas.
Partners working to preserve Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Promote Sustainable Tourism
World Heritage Alliance
July 23, 2008
The World Heritage Alliance for Sustainable Tourism, the U.S. National Park Service and the Big Island Visitors Bureau teamed up to kick off a three-city training event starting Wednesday, July 23 at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
World Heritage Alliance
July 23, 2008
The World Heritage Alliance for Sustainable Tourism, the U.S. National Park Service and the Big Island Visitors Bureau teamed up to kick off a three-city training event starting Wednesday, July 23 at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
