9.25.2009

World Tourism Day: Tips to Celebrate Sustainably

Each year, more than 900 million travelers hit the road, seas, skies and rails in search of new adventures, relaxing getaways and business opportunities. Naturally, that travel has a huge impact on local communities, economies and the environment. For nearly three decades, the United Nation's World Tourism Organization has recognized the importance of business and leisure travel with World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on September 27. This year, commemorate the holiday by committing to responsible travel choices.

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9.22.2009

Ring in Climate Week NY°C with the Rainforest Alliance

Climate Week NY°C was organized to coincide with a day of ministerial meetings on climate change led by United Nations (UN) Secretary Ban Ki-moon. Held on September 22, many global leaders -- in town for the UN General Assembly later in the week -- plan to attend. While not formally related to December's UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the September 22 meetings will provide an opportunity for world leaders to further discussions about how to significantly reduce carbon emissions.

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6.4.2009

Make Your Mark on World Environment Day

This Friday, June 5th, marks an important occasion for the Rainforest Alliance and other eco-conscious organizations: World Environment Day! Celebrated annually, World Environment Day is an opportunity to call attention to major environmental concerns, inspire people to become real agents of sustainable development and encourage understanding about the role communities play in changing attitudes about green issues.

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12.5.2008

Report from Poznań, Week 1

Julie Baroody, our climate initiative coordinator, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the United Nations climate talks in Poznań, Poland.

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