What is eco-friendly tourism?

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Environmentally friendly tourism is tourism that aims to reduce the negative environmental effects of tourism and promote sustainable development. This means, for example, saving natural resources, respecting local culture and the environment, and making ecologically sustainable choices during tourism.

What can environmentally friendly tourism include?

  • Travelling on site by public transport or by bike
  • Accommodation in environmentally certified hotels or ecological lodgings
  • Dining in local restaurants that use local food and support local agriculture
  • Participation in local environmental and cultural projects
  • Saving water resources, for example by taking shorter showers and reusing towels

Environmentally friendly tourism can also include responsible treatment of animals, such as protecting elephants and boycotting dolphin swimming. It is important for travelers to be aware of their own environmental impact and strive to make sustainable choices when traveling.

Why is environmentally friendly tourism important?

Environmentally friendly tourism is important because tourism can cause significant environmental impacts, such as the consumption of natural resources, waste problems and disruption of ecosystems. Adhering to the principles of sustainable tourism helps preserve natural diversity and local cultures and reduce the effects of climate change.

Sources: Visit Finland Green Key

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