Global Citizenship: Conservation
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Before you ask, conservation and preservation are linked but they are two separate things. Both involve a degree of protection but the methods are different.
Conservation involves the protection of natural resources, while preservation is concerned with the protection of buildings, objects, and landscapes.
An American Indian proverb reminds us that we cannot eat money but we will have nothing left after the last tree has been cut down, the last fish caught and the last river is poisoned.
Travel to help nature. Be a part of efforts of different communities as they try to protect nature, wildlife and other resources. Our natural resources are more precious than gold and it is imperative that we listen when nature speaks. Nature is screaming at us now. Can you hear?
Where to Go in Sumatra to Learn More About Conservation
By Nayla AzmiSumatra is known as one of the only places in the world that you can see the orangutan in the wild. But the island can teach you plenty about conservation, too. Read more
Asia Conservation
Animal Conservation in Spain
By Bianka CramblitWhen travelers dream of Spain, most think about wandering down cobblestone alleys, listening to the Spanish guitar, and drinking wine under the shadows of a towering medieval cathedral. However, it’s a mistake to think of Europe only in terms of its beautiful cities and centuries of human history. There is … Read more Read more
Spain Conservation
Keeping Whale Shark Tourism Sustainable in Madagascar
By Melissa HobsonMadagascar’s Nosy Be was recently identified as a hotspot for whale sharks, which could boost the island’s ecotourism to rival the likes of global whale shark hotspots in Tanzania and Mozambique. Read more
Africa Adventure Conservation Sustainability
Queen of Mantas – One Woman’s Fight For a Threatened Species
By Melissa HobsonWhen Andrea Marshall began studying manta rays in Mozambique in 2003 there was so little information about the species that she was forced to recommend them as “data deficient” on the Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List, the go-to authority on endangered species. Read more
Africa Conservation
Wild Mahseer of Assam: In Harmony with Nature
By Bandita MukherjeeBlessed with serenity and tranquility, Wild Mahseer, named after one of the toughest game fishes, offers unique natural and cultural experiences to visitors. Spread over 22 acres of land, the heritage bungalows with antique furniture and colonial décor provide the opportunity to relive history and it is a perfect place … Read more Read more
Asia Conservation
The Impact of Mankind on the Galapagos Islands
By Jennifer ZolloWhen people think of the Galapagos Islands, their minds are immediately filled with the enchanting voice of David Attenborough and vibrant images of tropical landscapes bursting with life. Read more
Central and South America Adventure Conservation
Splash and Burn: A Sumatran Conservation Mural Tour
By Nayla AzmiThe earth belongs to not only some humans, but all humans and other species that co-exist together. So it’s important to ensure everyone is on board in a conservation initiative. Read more
Asia The Arts Conservation
Conserving the Leuser Ecosystem through Slow Travel
By Nayla AzmiSumatra’s Leuser Ecosystem is a magnificent place. One of the largest intact forests left in Southeast Asia, the Leuser covers 2.6 million hectares and is the only place in the world where four important key species co-exist in the wild—the orangutan, tiger, elephant, and rhino. Read more
Asia Eco-tourism Conservation
The unexpected bison tradition in South Dakota you can’t miss
By Tara TadlockEvery year in the autumn, the ground at Custer State Park shakes and the air is filled with clouds of dust. You can hear cheering from crowds of people as they watch almost 2,000 bison being herded into a corral by nearly 60 cowboys and cowgirls on horseback. Read more
United States Events & Festivals Conservation
Voluntourism and Galapagos Islands Conservation Practices: The Need for Caution
Join us for thought-provoking conversations that examine voluntourism and the impact that conservation practices and tourism have on the Galapagos Islands. First, voluntourism aka volunteer travel projects are helpful to communities in need. But, intercultural educator Lena Papadopoulos says that some projects cause more harm to the communities they are … Read more Read more
Central and South America Volunteer Travel Conservation Social Responsibility
America’s Basilica, Cheetah Conservation and Pirate Treasure Hunting with the Cousteau’s
Today on World Footprints we’ll visit one of the largest churches in the world in Washington DC- The Basilica, examine efforts to save cheetahs in Namibia and head off on a Caribbean pirate treasure hunt with the latest generation of Cousteaus. First, The Basilica of the National Shrine of the … Read more Read more
The World Experiences Conservation
Inside Africa Conservation, Yellowstone, Uganda and Return to Glow
Today on World Footprints we will examine some troubling realities of Western conservation efforts in Africa; we’ll connect with life in Italy; take a glimpse inside of Uganda and we’ll hear about the People of Yellowstone. In her provocative new book: White Man’s Game, author Stephanie Hanes examines the larger … Read more Read more
The World Experiences Conservation
Australia makes strides to protect its marine life
By Jackie JonesOn November 16, 2012, the Australian government pledged that a series of marine parks would be constructed around its coast, in order to protect the vast, and eclectic marine life. Read more
Oceania Conservation
Saving the Cheetah, Reviving Detroit, Sailing with Rick Steves
Travel around the globe with World Footprints today as we go to Namibia, the Mediterranean and Detroit. First stop…Namibia with Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Read more
The World Experiences Volunteer Travel Conservation
IZOD Indycar”s Simona de Silvestro, History of Catholicism & Panther Conservation
Simona de Silvestro driving in the Baltimore Grand Prix. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick On today’s show World Footprints explores the plight of the endangered Panther, we chat with one of the rising IZOD Indycar stars Simona de Silvestro, and we also view Catholicism through the lens with Father Robert Barron. As … Read more Read more
United States Religious Travel Sports Conservation