ECOSPHERE+


GLOBAL VILLAGE PAVILION: GV252 ADVERTORIAL Marlon DAG


IT’S TIME FOR TOURISM TO SAVE NATURE


The beautiful rainforests Ecosphere+ helps protect include well known biodiversity hotspots important for tourism, like Tambopata Reserve and Cordillera Azul National Parks in Peru and the Guatemalan Caribbean coast.


Tourism relies on natural beauty, yet climate change risks destroying it. Action is needed to protect the cultures, people and natural wonders on which tourism thrives. To invest now in sustainability is to invest in the future of the industry, whilst also ensuring future generations can enjoy the world’s most vibrant ecosystems and cultures. Tourism generates around 10% of global GDP and tourist numbers are expected to grow 3-4% per year until 2030, adding 43 million international tourists every year; making sustainability measures even more critical. Ecotourism is the fastest growing area of the tourism industry, expanding by 20-34% every year, refl ecting a shift in tourists’ interests.


The travel and tourism industry contributes about 5% of global carbon emissions each year, which in turn help to drive the climatic changes that threaten the very nature and beauty on which the industry relies. Regions disrupted by extreme weather; degradation of coral reefs and coastal areas; and the loss of habitat for animals and birds are all manifestations of our changing climate. We have the power to stop this, reducing risks for the industry.


One of the biggest actions the sector can take to protect nature is to take control of carbon emissions and


contribute to sustainable development. Ecosphere+ can help both travellers and companies to do this.


WHO ARE WE? Ecosphere+ is a positive impact company making rainforests worth more than the land they stand on. Forests act


as carbon sponges to absorb the CO2 that we all produce, so stopping deforestation is the most natural solution


for offsetting carbon emissions. ● We help businesses manage their carbon footprint by providing access to high-quality ‘carbon credits’ which


fi nance forest conservation projects. ● We help businesses get value out of


sustainable choices. ● We empower consumers to save some of the world’s most vulnerable natural ecosystems through their everyday choices.


HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? ● We connect people, nature and local


cultures and believe ecotourism should be a key sustainable economic activity; one that supports protected areas and communities. That is why we helped create The Conservation Coast; a network of ecotourism sites and ecological reserves throughout the Caribbean Region of Guatemala. We are looking for tour agencies to help us promote this unique destination.


● As consumers demand better environmental performance, we can help you accelerate your transition towards sustainability. Firstly, by offsetting your carbon emissions and secondly, by developing products and services that prevent deforestation – for example, offering climate-positive fl ying or selling


deforestation-free coffee and chocolate. ● We’ve got lots of innovative digital solutions so we can help you and your


customers with online offerings. ● We work with clients to design creative solutions that have a positive impact, and at the same time increase engagement with consumers, employees and investors through connecting to nature.


Please contact offi ce@ecosphere. plus to fi nd out more and visit our website: www.ecosphere.plus


Heinz Plenge


22 WTM Preview 2017


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