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Conservation Travel Policy

Tourism is directly affected by local and national government policies. These policies may range from protected area management and concession guidelines, community rights, access to credit, tax and user fee allocations, zoning, processes for registering business, visas, etc. This website and its users will curate and present good examples happening around the world where good destination policy is helping accelerate conservation travel and the protection of natural resources.

Conservation Finance

Long-term sustainability is critical when considering conservation funding. Conservation finance is a topic dedicated to developing financial solutions that will support the protection of our world’s natural resources. These solutions can be developed by partnering with governments, private industries, communities and NGOs. Popular funding sources include:

  • Trusts or foundations – donations, grants and fees can all be set aside to fund specific projects. These can be received by private or public donors, and can come from individuals, governments or corporations.
  • Protected areas – funding for parks, reserves and other protected areas comes from a variety of places. This website will showcase innovative financial methods being used to support protected areas.
  • Tourism fees & revenues: Visitor access fees, taxes, program donations, built in donations within itineraries are all ways destinations, tour operators, local communities can raise money to fund conservation travel programs. 

Conservation Travel Marketing

The way a destination is marketed can greatly affect the type of traveler that it attracts. The image of a destination can promote conservation efforts, raise critical funding and encouraging the private industry to participate in protecting nature through their travel businesses. This website will present the best examples of how tourism marketing can influence and support conservation.

Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM)

An approach to conservation and development that recognizes the rights of local people to sustainably manage and benefit from the natural resources. Responsibility is bestowed upon communities in order to:

  • Empower members through management responsibility and legislation autonomy
  • Build capacity and create partnerships to develop programs for the sustainable use of natural resources.

See all CBNRM case studies.

Travel Philanthropy

As more and more people look for meaningful experiences, many turn to travel as a way to not only see the world but to give back. Travel philanthropy comes in many forms, including:

  • Donor travel in partnership with tour operators and non-profits – this allows donors to visit an NGO’s project sites to see how their money is being used
  • Conservation philanthropy foundations established by travel industry members allow the industry to direct revenues towards worthy conservation projects
  • Citizen science activities conducted in coordination with non-profits and the travel industry allow travelers to participate directly in ongoing conservation work
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