Colombia is leaving behind fossil fuels and moving to a eco-tourism-based economy. The country is taking a step closer towards environmental protection and conservation. The credit goes to jaguars, capybaras, caimans, and other wild species in the country. Protected areas in the Casanare region of Colombia are fast shifting to promoting eco-tourism and further away from the fossil fuel industry.

Colombia trades out fossil fuels for eco-tourism-based economy

My host organisation, Udyogini, hopes to develop such a programme in rural Khandar. But to do so, it is important to understand the negative impacts that unplanned mass tourism can have.

Blog: Rethinking tourism

When it comes to planning your holiday destination for the year ahead, try and choose somewhere that protects the local environment and respects human rights ? and use local businesses rather than multinationals.

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Colombia trades out fossil fuels for eco-tourism-based economy

Blog: Rethinking tourism

Opinion: How to make your holiday better for the environment