Bali’s Snake Fruit Agroforestry System Is an Agricultural Heritage
The snake fruit agroforestry system in Bali, Indonesia, integrates snake fruit cultivation with other plants using a traditional irrigation system. ... Read more
Provincial Governments
Pakistan’s Marine Protected Areas to Support Marine Conservation
Pakistan designated Astola Island and Churna Island as Marine Protected Areas to strengthen conservation efforts and tackle pollution issues.
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Mama Bambu: How Women in Flores, Indonesia Take Part in Environmental Conservation
Mama Bambu comprises hundreds of women in Flores, Indonesia, who take care of their environment through bamboo nursery programs. ... Read more
Bali Implements Tourism Tax to Protect Its Culture and Environment
The Bali Provincial Government implemented a tourism tax for foreign tourists to improve services and facilities and preserve the island’s culture and nature.... Read more
Halting Overtourism in Mount Fuji
The new rules at Mount Fuji aim to address overtourism and preserve the mountain’s sustainability.... Read more
The Yurok Tribe in California Enters Partnership to Manage Ancestral Land ‘O Rew
In California, the restoration of ‘O Rew is on track to hand the ancestral land back to its original steward, the Yurok Tribe. ... Read more
Kampung Berkah: Harnessing Zakat for Poverty Alleviation in Indonesia
Kampung Berkah is a program by the regional Amil Zakat National Agency that harnesses zakat for poverty alleviation in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.... Read more
Towards Sustainable Tourism in Batanes Islands, the Philippines
Batanes Islands in the Philippines is the latest region to join the UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories... Read more
Empowering Local Leaders at the COP28 Local Climate Action Summit
The COP28 Local Climate Action Summit aims to empower local leaders in tackling climate change challenges. ... Read more
Land and Gender: Securing Women’s Land Rights
Women are disproportionately affected in crises. Securing women’s land rights is crucial to improve their financial resiliency and land restoration efforts.... Read more