Conservation
International
Conservation
International (CI) is a private non-profit organization that has quickly
become a leader in protecting biodiversity worldwide. CI believes that when
planned and implemented properly, ecotourism can be both an effective
conservation tool and a successful community development model.
Main
Page: http://www.conservation.org/
Eco Tour Center:
http://www.ecotour.org/
 Cultural
Survival
A 28 year old non-profit
organization working with indigenous peoples around the world. Their
website is a wonderful resource and educational tool.
The organization helps
indigenous peoples and ethnic groups deal as equals in their relations with
national and international societies.
http://www.cs.org/
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Educational
Travel...........
For more than 17 years,
the Center for
Global Education at
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, has been providing quality cross-cultural
educational opportunities in Latin America, Southern Africa and other
sites across the globe.
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/
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Discovery
Initiatives Small-group
trips with a conservation and/or community element, in partnership with
local conservation organisations. Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Dominica, Tanzania
(and Zanzibar), Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, India, Pakistan and
Mongolia. Holidays include wildlife lodges and safaris, rainforest,
trekking, tropical beaches, horse-trekking. Also customized itineraries.
ATOL bonded. q Julian Matthews: Tel: 01285-643 333. enquiry@discoveryinitiatives.com
IntoAfrica
‘Fair-traded’
adventure treks, wildlife safaris and mountain climbing in Kenya and
northern Tanzania. The company is African with a UK partner. The emphasis is
on insights into African way of life, environment and culture as well as the
wildlife. q Chris Morris. Tel: 0114-255 5610. enquiry@intoafrica.co.uk
 Muir's
Tours was established by The
Nepal Kingdom Foundation as a fundraising arm and all profits benefit
the NKF and certain other charities / projects
http://www.nkf-mt.org.uk/
Travel Organizations - some "eco" - some not
American
Society of Travel Agents
Information about the organization, news and information resources
concerning the travel industry, upcoming events, and ASTA's travel
directory.
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American
Whitewater Association
The mission of the American Whitewater Affiliation is to conserve
and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to
enjoy them safely.
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Big
Volcano Tourism
A comprehensive list of links to eco and nature based tourism
resources, including research papers, conference presentations, regional and
national tourism policies and strategies.
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Conservation
International
Conservation International uses science, economics, policy, and community
involvement to promote international biodiversity conservation in rain
forests and other endangered ecosystems worldwide.
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Earth
Wise Journeys
Links travelers from around the world with alternatives to mass tourism like
ones focusing on local cultures, wilderness, volunteering and personal
growth.
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Eco
Maui
An ecological guide to the island of Maui, including virtual tours for now,
and ecotours for when you get here! Includes information on local
environmental organizations, and organic Hawaii
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Planeta.com
- Ecotravels in Latin America
The Internet's foremost clearinghouse of environmental news and ecotourism
information for the Americas. You'll find short articles and in-depth
reports, book reviews, lists of travel providers and Spanish language
schools.
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Ecuador
Travel Guide
A complete english/spanish travel guide including information on natural
areas, climate, flight initiary, currency exchange, and weather forecasts.
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Epicurious
Travel
General travel information.
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Explorations
in Travel
Information about volunteer placements for individuals looking to spend some
time working in another country (primarily Latin America, Australia and New
Zealand) |
GORP.com - Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
An excellent resource for adventure and outdoor recreation. Includes
location descriptions, books, maps, attractions, activities, travel and
gear. Also details most US National Parks and Forests.
Away.com
Away.com is designed for those who like to explore the outdoors
while traveling, whether it be easy walking, challenging trekking, casual
biking, or thrilling whitewater rafting. Green travelers also are
open-minded people who like to learn while they travel: learn history, learn
about other cultures, learn about the environment. Green travelers believe
in minimal impact on the environment and maximum benefit for the local
communities.
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Hawaii
Ecotravel Association
Information about ecotourism in Hawaii and a list of members with activities
and attractions that promote the conservation of Hawaii's natural and
cultural heritage.
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Rainforest
Action Network
Details the organizations campaigns to save the rainforests, general
information on the rainforests and their destruction and amazon updates and
alerts.
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Social
Venture Network
Social Venture Network (SVN) seeks to advance the movement for social
responsibility in business and play a role in creating a more just, humane
and sustainable society. SVN brings together some of the most interesting
and thoughtful people on the planet and creates a place where socially
conscious entrepreneurs can meet, teach, support and create new ventures
with each other.
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South
American Explorers Club
A number of trip reports, an online catalogue and details about the
organization which has offices in Quito.
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Survival
International
Supports tribal people worldwide through education and campaigns. Check out
the background sheet on tourism.
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The
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online
Includes Arthur Frommer's Outspoken Encyclopedia of Travel.
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The
Ecotourism Information Center
Homepage run by the Australian Ecotourism Association |
The
Ecotravel Directory
A comprehensive guide to outdoor sports and travel |
The
International Ecotourism Society
Information for ecotourism professionals concerning various aspects of the
industry. |
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Tourism
Concern: Community Tourism website
Raising
awareness of tourism's impact on people and their environments.
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TravNet
International
Virtual tours, travel health, adventure travel and some ecotourism
information.
More Ecotourism
links
Photo courtesy of Scott
Supak
http://supak.com/maui/maui_hawaii_east.htm
Photo courtesy of Scott Supak
http://www.mauitreks.com/
Ethical
tourism
Organizations
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ACAP (Annapurna
Conservation Area Project) Uses trekking fees to protect the local
environment and culture, and to fund community schemes. PO Box 183, Pokhara, Nepal. Tel: (+977) 61 21102, 28202 Fax: (+977)-61
28203. acap@mos.com.np
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ACT
(Action for Conservation through Tourism) A charity that helps
local communities, NGOs, governments and tour operators to develop and
market sustainable tourism projects.
Sue Hurdle: ACT, CREATE Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN. Tel: 0117
927 3049. Fax: 0117 930 0076. act@gn.apc.org
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ASEC (Asociacion
Ecuatoriana de Ecotourismo) Diego Andrade-Ubidia, Director Ejecutivo: ASEC, PO Box 17211798, Quito,
Ecuador. Tel / Fax: (+593) 2 466295; (+593) 2 245055 asec@acessinter.net
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Bina
Swadaya Indonesian community-development NGO. They also run tours.
Wisma Jana Karya, Jl Gunung
Saharj 111/7, Jakarta Pusat 10610 (PO Box 1465, Jakarta 10014), Indonesia.
Tel: (+62) 21 420 4402 (+62) 21 425 5354 Fax: (+62) 21 420 8412 bst@cbn.net.id
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CERT
(Centre for Environmentally Responsible Tourism) Runs an
award-scheme for ‘tour operators working towards high environmental
standards
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ECPAT
UK (formerly The Coalition on Child Prostitution and
Tourism) A campaign to end child prostitution, pornography and
trafficking, including child-sex tourism in Thailand, the Philippines, the
Caribbean, Kenya etc. The
Stable Yard, Broomgrove Road, London SW9 9TL. Tel: 020 7501 8927. Fax: 020
7738 4110 ecpatuk@antislavery.org
Ecpat Australia
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Ecumenical
Coalition on Third World Tourism Mr Tan Chi Kiong: CCA Centre, 96 2nd District, Pak Tin Village, Mei Tin
Road, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR. Fax: (+852) 269 4378. contours@pacific.net.hk
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Equations
Indian responsible tourism organization. 198, 2nd Cross, Church Road, New Thippasandra, Bangalore, 560 075, India.
Tel: (+91) 80 529 2905. Fax: (+91) 80 528 2313. admin@equations.ilban.ernet.in
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Gambia
Tourism Concern Campaigns to bring more of the benefits of tourism in
The Gambia to local people.
Adama Bah: Bakadaji Hotel, PO Box 2066, Serrekunda, The Gambia. Tel: (+220)
462 057. Fax: (+220) 462 307. concern@qanet.gm
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IID
(Initiatives for International Dialogue)
Philippines NGO
that campaigns for more responsible tourism and promotes alternative tourism
projects.
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INDECON
(Indonesian Ecotourism Network) A network set up by the Institute
for Indonesian Tourism Studies, Bina Swadaya Foundation and Conservation
International, to promote responsible ecotourism in Indonesia.
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International
Porter Protection Group A campaign to improve conditions and safety
for trekking porters in the Himalaya. In Nepal: Prakash Adhikari, Himalayan Rescue Association
(HRA). In Australia: Dr Jim Duff: duffbel@omcs.com.au
In the UK: Ed Cartwright: edward.cartwright@oriel.oxford.ac.uk
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KEEP
(Kathmandu Environmental Education Project) Provides advice and
information on low-impact trekking in Nepal. Has an information centre in
Kathmandu. PT Sherpa, KEEP,
Jyatha Road, Thamel (PO Box 9178), Kathmandu.
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Kenya
Tourism Concern Samuel Munyi, PO Box 22449, Nairobi. Tel: (+254 2) 535 850. Fax: (+254 2) 557 092.
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NACOBTA
(Namibian Community Based Tourism Association) An association
representing community tourism projects in Namibia.
Andee Davidson/Maxi Louis: PO Box 86099, 18 Lilliencron St, Windhoek. Tel:
(+264) 61 250 558. Fax: (+264) 61 222 647. nacobta@iafrica.com.na
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Partners
in Responsible Tourism US-based tourism campaign organization.
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RTN
(Responsible Tourism Network) Australian networking
organization linked to Community Aid Abroad Tours.
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Save Goa
Campaign A local organisation campaigning against the harmful effects of
tourism in Goa. Frederick
Noronha: near Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511, Goa, India.
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UCOTA
(Uganda Community Tourism Association) An association representing
community tourism projects in Uganda.
Elissa Williams: PO Box 26318, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: (+256) 41 269 982. prof@swiftuganda.com
ucota@swiftuganda.com
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