Nature Positive Travel

Becoming a Nature Positive traveller is, fortunately, not that difficult. So what does Nature Positive actually mean? Simply put - it means halting and reversing damage to nature so that the whole living world (biodiversity) can recover from its current depleted state. This involves both minimising ongoing harm and taking positive action to restore nature, to produce an overall benefit to biodiversity and help achieve Net-Zero.

That might sound intimidating - but the truth is, when you’re travelling, you can do things that not only minimise your impact on the environment but can affect meaningful change.

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How do you measure nature?

In March 2023, the river Vjosa was officially made a national park. It is the latest in a string of new protected areas around the world – part of an international movement supported by the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Who owns nature?

From 1960 to 1995, black rhinos were massacred for them. Africa’s rhino population is estimated to have dropped from at least 65,000 in the middle of the century to just a few hundred by its end. For a while, extinction felt inevitable. Now – slowly – that’s starting to change.

Revel in Rwanda’s rich culture and brimming wildlife

Rwanda’s rich culture, wildlife-filled national parks and endless nature-focused adventures are just waiting to be discovered by you!

Travelling in Harmony with Nature through Peru

Peru is increasingly becoming known as the gleaming jewel in Latin America’s crown, and this is easy to see when you consider the breadth of beauty in this enchanting country.

An eco-adventure through Puerto Rico

From bioluminescent bays to its soaring rainforest, Puerto Rico offers an abundance of natural treasures.

5 ways you can make your next trip Nature Positive

Let’s debunk a myth about travel: it does not always have a detrimental impact on the environment. As a tourist, you can even become a force for good. If you engage in nature positive travel, you can aid the biodiversity of a region and support local communities along the way.

How your responsible wildlife trip can be a force for good

Wildlife tourism can make a significant contribution to the conservation and preservation of the incredible animals that live on our planet.

Responsible wildlife tourism: protecting elephants in destinations worldwide

Across the globe, elephants are facing threats from poaching, human-wildlife conflict and habitat destruction.

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