Since 2004, South Africa has worked to restore degraded spekboom thickets in a semiarid biome damaged by centuries of farming and grazing. Now, as overgrazing, climate change and shifting markets strain agriculture, private operators are joining the effort, drawn by potential carbon credit income.

February 17th is UN Global Tourism Resilience Day 🌐 Towards low carbon and climate resilient tourism - a virtual panel organized by the One Planet Network 👉 www.oneplanetnetwork.org/programmes/s... #tourism #climate #TourismResilience

Wildlife volunteering in SA - Many projects use volunteers to hand-raise predator cubs under false “conservation” claims. Red flags include cub petting, constant “orphans”, and no verifiable conservation outcomes. Say no to unethical captive predator projects. Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/5n943uw7

‘About 80% of data-annotation and content moderation workers are drawn from rural, semi-rural ormarginalised backgrounds. Firms deliberately operate from smaller cities and towns, where rents and labour costs are lower, and a growing pool of first-generation graduates are seeking jobs.’ #AI

‘The debate around the N2 safety wall reflects broader tensions in Cape Town over crime prevention, tourism priorities and social justice.’ How about making it a solar noise barrier? www.rijkswaterstaat.nl/en/projects/... #responsibletourism #southafrica

De negatieve inkomenseffecten van de gedifferentieerde vliegbelasting concentreren zich voornamelijk bij een kleine groep veel- en vervliegers. Voor het merendeel van de huishoudens met een lager inkomen blijven de effecten beperkt, omdat zij niet of slechts incidenteel en korte afstanden vliegen.

The World Weather Attribution group found that rainfall intensity has increased by 40% since preindustrial times, driven partly by warmer ocean temperatures linked to greenhouse gas emissions. The floods began in December, bringing destruction across Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini.

“I have witnessed many cases where AI has made suggestions for day walks, which are very inaccurate, ranging from the length of the walk, its difficulty level, or weather conditions,” she told CNN. Hardy recommends travelers go beyond #AI and do their own research. #Tasmania #tourism

The case brought by eight #Bonaire residents and backed by environmental group Greenpeace, sought to compel the government to better shield its citizens from the effects of increasing temperatures and rising sea levels and could set a precedent for similar legal challenges elsewhere.’ #climate

“The WSL event has historically provided a substantial injection into the local economy, sustaining businesses across hospitality, retail, tourism and services during a period when activity is otherwise subdued.” #surfing #jeffreysbay #southafrica www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026...

‘Absolutely, #AI gives you a base, but it cannot give your holiday a heartbeat. Lean too heavily on it, and you risk just ticking boxes rather than living the place, the people and what makes it an experience.’ #responsibletourism www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-a...

‘When climate change affects women’s sense of identity and culture, it affects their livelihoods and well-being too. These impacts ripple through the tourism industry, affecting the experiences and services that millions of visitors rely on in Africa’s tourism.’ #kenya #responsibletourism

Kruger Park rain and floods: ‘Parts of the “globally recognised conservation asset” have reopened after relentless rains. But a 41% plunge in guest entries during the devastating storm places at risk the “sustainability” of South Africa’s “entire national parks network”.’ #tourism #southafrica

From Visit Greenland: "the baseline expectations for respectful and responsible engagement with Greenland and its people, at all times" 👉 traveltrade.visitgreenland.com/wp-content/u...

Checklist for that 100 euros:

Let us NEVER forget those who have contributed the least to atmospheric pollution now causing climate chaos and are suffering disproportionately! What you see here is all playing out at ~1.5°C heating. What happens when we cross 2°C in the next decade or so? Reporting: @news.dw.com

Hoedspruit, gateway to Kruger, drenched as rivers swell, airport closes, tourists airlifted. #tourism #southafrica #climate

So when we want Dutch government to leave X (I do), we'd better follow them here. A starter pack! Nederlandse overheden: ministeries, provincies, gemeenten Aanvullingen welkom go.bsky.app/V4Bf6mB

Fair Trade Tourism’s new Digital Learning Hub is a free, online, open-access repository of educational resources, designed in partnership with the Roundtable of Human Rights in Tourism and other partners to support the tourism industry’s journey toward greater sustainability. #africa #tourism

The West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO), Travelife for Tour Operators and Travel Agents, and Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) have announced a strengthened partnership dedicated to advancing responsible tourism practices across West Africa. #africa #tourism

Fair Trade Tourism has put together an infographic with the frequently asked questions (FAQ) we receive on our platforms regarding responsible tourism, including why it's important, simple steps to get you started, benefits, and the ins and outs of certification. #africa #tourism

‘AI, like past general-purpose technologies, risks driving a new global divergence unless deliberate action ensures its benefits are broadly shared rather than geographically concentrated.’ #AI #thegreatdivergence #inequality #exploitation www.brookings.edu/articles/nex...

Daarnaast ziet Dekker hoe de locals zich aanpassen aan het Amsterdamse publiek: ‘We zijn hier te gast maar ik zie dat de mensen die hier wonen zich aan ons aan moeten passen. Dat schuurt soms.’ #remotework #digitalnomads #kaapstad #toerisme #zuidafrika www.quotenet.nl/lifestyle/re...

Revealed: how #aviation emissions could be halved without cutting journeys Exclusive: Getting rid of premium seats, ensuring flights are near full and using the most efficient aircraft could slash CO2, analysis suggests #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...

It is increasingly clear that the global climate emergency outweighs the need for “Instagram sunsets” of private super-yacht and jet users in public opinion. For brave leaders, there could be real political capital to be gained from reducing this unnecessary mobility. #responsibletourism

‘Research suggests that at least 30% of locals in the eight affected areas say tourism is a problem and the average number of rental nights per 100 homes is far above the city average of 14.’ #Airbnb #Amsterdam #overtourism

ASA: The vast majority (99%) of travel agents are not making green claims but a “significant proportion” (half) of those who are appear to be getting it wrong, the advertising watchdog disclosed today. So we have a greenhushing and/or sustainability inaction problem right? #tourism #greenclaims

De toeristenindustrie in Jordanië heeft al jaren te maken met tegenslagen, ook rondom de historische woestijnstad Petra. Dit jaar neemt het aantal buitenlandse toeristen langzaam toe, maar de regio blijft kwetsbaar. buff.ly/IyiktbC

‘Many Timorese say they feel alienated from the whale tourism industry: none of the major operators are locally owned, and the workforce is largely limited to boat skippers and scuba tank carriers.’ #responsibletourism #whalewatching #timorleste #leakage

‘The Dutch Parliament on Thursday approved a plan to raise taxes on private jet travel from 2030. The rules will apply to aircraft with 19 seats or fewer.’ The distance will determine the amount of tax. Finally big polluters have to pay. #responsibletourism #aviation www.reuters.com/business/aer...

‘Ritz-Carlton’s luxury camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara offers “front row seats” to the Great Migration. But some Maasai members and wildlife experts say it’s in a sensitive area and should not have been approved.’ #responsibletourism #communities #safari #wildlife #Africa www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/t...

Millions of tourists flock to private and public wildlife reserves in Africa every year. But this unrelenting desire for social media footage — and accompanying bad behaviour — comes at a price.

‘Residents of Bo-Kaap, a historic inner-city neighbourhood bordering the Cape Town CBD, are calling on the City of Cape Town to regulate #Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms, which they say are a threat to their community and heritage.’ #responsibletourism #southafrica

“We’re facing the reality of a no deal scenario,” said Wopke Hoekstra, the EU’s climate commissioner. “How can anyone who is reading that across the world not be deeply disappointed?” Story @bloomberg.com, sharing w/gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Look at it. None of it is in there. No science. No global stocktake. No transitioning away. But instead, weakness. Weakness on mitigation. And on top of it, a clear breach of last year's agreement on the NCQG. #COP30 #EU

De VVD stem in Europa: zo fijn dat ze aan betere en toekomstbestendige wereld werken…. 🫣 #domrechts

Met het vliegtuig op vakantie gaan lijkt voor veel Belgen een evidentie. Toch vliegt slechts 2 à 4% van de wereldbevolking één keer per jaar of meer naar het buitenland. Paradoxaal genoeg zorgt net die kleine groep voor een enorme uitstoot. www.mo.be/analyse/onde...

Wouldn’t you just love your doctor to ‘prescribe’ you Sweden? 🤣😍🇸🇪 #responsibletourism #wellness #destinationmarketing www.bbc.com/travel/artic...

Milan prosecutors investigate alleged ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnian war

“In the end, tourism destroys what it is looking for…” James Hopkin on how the Catalan town that inspired Dalí and Lorca is losing its soul in the age of the “prijo”:

South Africa prides itself on being one of the most biodiverse nations on Earth, yet a new report reveals that the very lands entrusted to safeguard this wealth are falling apart, in a systemic collapse of provincial conservation governance.

The Netherlands has plenty of white nationalists that should take up this offer. Check Dutch election results. Good riddens!

With the official prognosis giving one additional seat to PVV and one to FvD compared to the ext poll, the narrative should really not be that the Netherlands/Jetten has beaten the radical right. The far right bloc remains remarkably stable.

It is quite clear that luxury tourism strategies will always have disadvantages, repeatedly benefits only very few actors (often foreign investors or foreign-owned entities) and does not create sufficient employment or provide wider benefits for domestic populations. #responsibletourism #impacts

South Africa’s tourism industry faces critical human rights challenges, but practical solutions are emerging to strengthen ethical and sustainable practices, according to a recent webinar in partnership with Fair Trade Tourism. #responsibletourism www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-...

Fair Trade Tourism launches a very handy responsible tourism resource hub for African tourism businesses and sector associations. Free access to some great training and tools. www.tourismupdate.com/article/fair...

Opnieuw een overwinning in een klimaatzaak! 🌍 Het Europees Hof zegt: nieuwe olie- en gasvelden goedkeuren zonder álle emissies (scope 1–3) te onderzoeken, schendt mensenrechten. We blijven winnen in de rechtbank - nu moeten we ook gaan winnen in de politiek. 💚 Kies morgen voor het klimaat.

European human rights court sets climate limits for the oil industry “This is a major step forward. It’s a relief to see the Court recognise what science has told us for years — that new oil and gas fields threaten our most basic human rights.” Frode Pleym, head of @greenpeace.no #ClimateJustice

Ahead of tomorrow’s Dutch elections, I thought it might be helpful/interesting to briefly summarize the main parties’ campaign pledges in English.

The Dutch elections have once again been disappointingly myopic - the transatlantic fractures, European security, China, Ukraine: they barely feature. Despite this, I'd argue the momentum is for a more centrist coalition to win out, which will want to be far more active on the global stage again.