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Environmental Protection

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Bergen seeks balance: how Norway is building more sustainable tourism with cruises and fjords without losing its identity

Learn how Bergen and Norway are trying to align the growth of cruise tourism with the preservation of the fjords, air and sea quality, and local community life. We provide an overview of cruise limits, investments in a cleaner port, and new rules that are reshaping the future of travel through one of Europe’s most sensitive destinations.

18.04.2026

Travel

Seychelles confirm cruise tourism strategy 2026–2033: more benefits for locals and stronger environmental protection

Learn what the new cruise tourism strategy in the Seychelles through 2033 brings: stronger governance rules, environmental protection measures, and a plan to keep a larger share of passengers’ spending in the local economy, with UNECA’s support.

16.04.2026

Travel

Vanuatu and Royal Caribbean in dispute over Lelepa: Indigenous leaders demand stricter scrutiny of the cruise resort

Find out why Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu have raised their voices against Royal Caribbean’s plan to build a private beach club for cruise passengers on Lelepa Island. We provide an overview of the disputed environmental, cultural, and development issues, as well as the possible consequences for the local community.

31.03.2026

Travel

The partnership between Nassau Cruise Port and Bahamas National Trust opens a new chapter of sustainable tourism in The Bahamas

Find out how Nassau Cruise Port and Bahamas National Trust launched a three-year partnership worth 75,000 dollars aimed at strengthening sustainable tourism, protecting the sea and coast, and educating visitors and the local community at a time when The Bahamas is recording record growth in cruise traffic.

21.03.2026

Travel

How ASEAN and Japan want to protect the environment, heritage, and the development of local communities through sustainable tourism

Find out how ASEAN and Japan are trying through sustainable tourism to combine economic growth, environmental protection, and the preservation of cultural heritage. We bring an overview of the initiative that could shape destination development, the position of local communities, and the future of travel in the Indo-Pacific region.

07.03.2026

Events

Emerald Eco Film Festival in Hrvatska Kostajnica: Film magic and ecological activism on the banks of the Una river

The eighteenth edition of the Emerald Eco Film Festival (SEFF) begins on August 6th in Hrvatska Kostajnica. Discover a unique festival on wheels that combines international ecological films, workshops, concerts, and activism. Join the celebration of film art and nature protection in the historic Old Town of Zrinski

04.08.2025

Events

Exhibition 'From the Adriatic Sea' opened in the Rijeka Tunnel: Insight into the beauty and fragility of the Adriatic Sea

A fascinating exhibition of underwater photographs' From the Adriatic Sea ', the work of local and world masters, has opened in the Rijeka Tunnel. This exhibition, which will be open all summer, not only reveals the hidden beauties of the Adriatic, but also strongly appeals to the need to protect our sea. The event was magnified by Mayor Filipović and the director of TZ Škarpa.

30.05.2025

Events

Eco action "The sea knows, the island remembers" on Lošinj gathers hundreds of volunteers and divers from Croatia and abroad

A major two-day environmental action on the island of Lošinj on 5 and 6 April 2025 brings together international divers and volunteers to clean up the seabed and coastline and promote awareness of marine and environmental conservation.

04.04.2025

Travel

Sustainable tourism in Croatia: how hotel groups are improving operations according to global standards

Sustainable tourism is becoming a key trend in the travel industry. Hotel groups adapt business models to environmental and socially responsible practices, reducing the environmental footprint and improving the quality of services. The introduction of innovation, energy efficiency and optimization of resources are becoming imperative for the competitiveness and long-term development of tourism.

18.02.2025

Travel

Croatia naturally yours: Planting black mulberry in Vižinada as a contribution to sustainable tourism

The project "Croatia Naturally Yours" in Vižinada includes the planting of ten new black mulberry trees, which contributes to the sustainable development of tourism and the reduction of the carbon footprint. This action is part of a global effort to preserve the environment and combat climate change.

30.11.2024

Travel

Lošinj among top 100 sustainable destinations for 2024

Lošinj has been recognized again as one of the leading global destinations for sustainable tourism. The project "New View of the Lošinj Underwater World" was awarded for its innovation in preserving the marine environment and educating visitors

16.10.2024

Environmental Protection

Articles with this tag

Bergen seeks balance: how Norway is building more sustainable tourism with cruises and fjords without losing its identity

Seychelles confirm cruise tourism strategy 2026–2033: more benefits for locals and stronger environmental protection

Vanuatu and Royal Caribbean in dispute over Lelepa: Indigenous leaders demand stricter scrutiny of the cruise resort

The partnership between Nassau Cruise Port and Bahamas National Trust opens a new chapter of sustainable tourism in The Bahamas

How ASEAN and Japan want to protect the environment, heritage, and the development of local communities through sustainable tourism

Emerald Eco Film Festival in Hrvatska Kostajnica: Film magic and ecological activism on the banks of the Una river

Exhibition 'From the Adriatic Sea' opened in the Rijeka Tunnel: Insight into the beauty and fragility of the Adriatic Sea

Eco action "The sea knows, the island remembers" on Lošinj gathers hundreds of volunteers and divers from Croatia and abroad

Sustainable tourism in Croatia: how hotel groups are improving operations according to global standards

Croatia naturally yours: Planting black mulberry in Vižinada as a contribution to sustainable tourism

Lošinj among top 100 sustainable destinations for 2024

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