Human society
Explore how human society shapes ecosystems with in-depth analyses on cultural impacts, conservation strategies, and sustainable development initiatives.
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As travel continues to grow globally, so does the impact it has on destinations, communities, and the environment. In this sense, responsible tourism offers a way to make travel a positive force, focusing on ethical, sustainable practices that benefit local cultures, economies, and ecosystems. Unlike...
Many of us grow up loving animals, so the idea of being a zookeeper is very appealing. Since you are able to spend your working days being close to, interacting with and protecting the animals, it can be the dream job for an animal lover. While appreciating animals is a good start, it is important to know...
The fair trade movement is a response to the inequalities and unfair practices present in the global economic system. This system has resulted in exploitation of various producers and workers by consumers around the world. The fair trade movement is defined as an ethical and socially responsible approach...
Ethnotourism or ethno-tourism is a type of travel that seeks respectful immersion in local communities to explore and understand their cultures. It does so with a supportive approach based on respect. By its nature, tourism is based on exploring different cultures and environments. Unfortunately, much of...
Solidarity tourism is an alternative to traditional tourism which helps to make traveling both more sustainable and supportive for the communities it most affects. A type of sustainable tourism, solidarity tourism helps improve both the human communities and natural ecosystems of various worldwide tourist...
The tribes of Africa are so diverse, we do not even know how many of them there are. This is because of various factors including the lack of ability to chart their often very fast population growth. The traditions, dress, music and other tribal customs are very particular to the African continent, but...