Six new ASEAN Heritage Parks were declared this week. What happens to them next depends on money nobody has fully worked out how to raise. There is a particular kind of conservation news that reads as an unambiguous win right up until you ask the second question. The first question, the one that made headlines
A banned trade, a protected river, and the ambitious reclamation plan quietly depending on both. The Trapeang Rung River isn’t somewhere most people have heard of. It flows through Koh Kong province in southwest Cambodia, past mangroves and lowland forest, home to one of the world’s least understood otter species, the endangered hairy-nosed otter, before
Nakai-Nam Theun is being assessed for international recognition. Its most famous resident hasn’t been confirmed alive since 2013. No scientist has ever seen a saola in the wild. Not once, not briefly, not through binoculars from a safe distance. Everything known about the animal comes from a handful of camera-trap images, a few individuals that
A decade of peer-reviewed research and a protection law barely a year old point to two very different answers on how to see the world’s biggest fish responsibly. Ninety-three percent. That is the proportion of tourists at Oslob, in southern Cebu, who were found swimming closer to a whale shark than the town’s own ordinance
A major new report finds two in three captive elephants in Thailand live in poor conditions – despite the industry’s ethical re-brand. Here’s what the report actually says, and what you need to know before you go. The sanctuary had no riding. No shows. It had a logo with a lotus flower and a tagline
Scientists in Phuket are banking frozen coral genetics against the day the reefs can be rebuilt. The question is whether Thailand’s tourism industry will give them that chance. Thailand’s reefs have endured repeated mass bleaching events since 2022 – the cryobank is banking the genetics needed to rebuild them. In a quiet laboratory at Phuket
Discover how a remote corner of southern Laos became a global speciality coffee destination—and why conscious travellers should experience its conservation-driven tourism firsthand The morning mist settles across the Bolaven Plateau like a benediction. At 1,200 metres above sea level, the air carries the scent of rich volcanic soil and coffee blossom. This isn’t the
Discover Thailand’s best ethical elephant sanctuaries where rescued elephants roam freely. A complete guide to responsible elephant tourism experiences that support conservation. The morning mist clings to forested hills as a magnificent Asian elephant wades into a natural pool, her trunk gracefully scooping water over weathered skin. She chooses when to bathe, where to walk,
Discover Southeast Asia’s top ethical wildlife tours and responsible wildlife tourism operators. Your guide to sustainable wildlife experiences, elephant sanctuaries, and conservation programmes across Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Laos. Southeast Asia’s responsible wildlife tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Across the region, pioneering sanctuaries and wildlife conservation programmes are proving that incredible wildlife
When it comes to eco-friendly stays consumed by nature, nothing quite compares to the wonders Borneo offers the thoughtful traveller. This island wildlife sanctuary has evolved over the years, ensuring visitors can enjoy luxury stays safe in the knowledge that they are helping support conservation efforts and protecting endangered species. Here’s my take on Borneo
Malaysia and Vietnam Just Added Six Parks to an Exclusive List. The Badge Is the Easy Part.
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Da Nang Just Wrote a 219-Point Rulebook for What “Green” Actually Means. Here’s What’s in It.
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