Published On Thu Dec 17 2009
The U.S. based group Ethical Traveler has come up with a list of ten developing nations it considers ethical destinations for 2010 travel, based on everything from promoting natural environments to building tourism industries that benefit locals. Here's their list of most ethical developing countries to visit next year, in alphabetical order.
1. Argentina: Outstanding water quality. Committed to zero net deforestation and conserving a million hectares of the Atlantic Forest.
2. Belize: World's second largest barrier reef and extensive, diverse tropical rainforests. The group Freedom House gave Belize the highest possible rating in political rights.
3. Chile: Outstanding air quality. Working on sustainable tourism for Easter Island. Some of the highest levels of personal safety in South America.
4. Ghana: Impressive commitment to genuine democracy, as recently cited by Queen Elizabeth, as well as a growing culture of sustainability and enviromental consciousness.
5. Lithuania: Five ecotourism areas and a wealth of marshes, forests, rivers, lakes, national parks and nature-oriented tourism. Very high level of freedom of the press.
6. Namibia: Helped create a five-country conservation area to preserve and enhance natural resources, including Africa's largest elephant population. Trying to increase access to jobs, education and equal voting rights.
7. Poland: Increased focus on rural tourism, which supports local farmers, most of them women. Launched a program for sustainable tourism in Eastern Poland, with more bike routes and public transit.
8. Seychelles: Home to the world's largest raised coral atoll (Aldabra). Established refuges for formerly threatened birds and trying to conserve turtle populations.
9. South Africa: 42 per cent of tourism attractions are nature-based. Abundant wildlife. Eco-friendly, community-based tourism ventures and improved beach cleanliness.
10. Suriname: Highest percentage of rain forest cover on earth. High ratings for press freedom, political rights and civil liberties. "One of the few places in the world where a mosque and a synagogue stand side by side peacefully."
The U.S. based group Ethical Traveler has come up with a list of ten developing nations it considers ethical destinations for 2010 travel, based on everything from promoting natural environments to building tourism industries that benefit locals. Here's their list of most ethical developing countries to visit next year, in alphabetical order.
1. Argentina: Outstanding water quality. Committed to zero net deforestation and conserving a million hectares of the Atlantic Forest.
2. Belize: World's second largest barrier reef and extensive, diverse tropical rainforests. The group Freedom House gave Belize the highest possible rating in political rights.
3. Chile: Outstanding air quality. Working on sustainable tourism for Easter Island. Some of the highest levels of personal safety in South America.
4. Ghana: Impressive commitment to genuine democracy, as recently cited by Queen Elizabeth, as well as a growing culture of sustainability and enviromental consciousness.
5. Lithuania: Five ecotourism areas and a wealth of marshes, forests, rivers, lakes, national parks and nature-oriented tourism. Very high level of freedom of the press.
6. Namibia: Helped create a five-country conservation area to preserve and enhance natural resources, including Africa's largest elephant population. Trying to increase access to jobs, education and equal voting rights.
7. Poland: Increased focus on rural tourism, which supports local farmers, most of them women. Launched a program for sustainable tourism in Eastern Poland, with more bike routes and public transit.
8. Seychelles: Home to the world's largest raised coral atoll (Aldabra). Established refuges for formerly threatened birds and trying to conserve turtle populations.
9. South Africa: 42 per cent of tourism attractions are nature-based. Abundant wildlife. Eco-friendly, community-based tourism ventures and improved beach cleanliness.
10. Suriname: Highest percentage of rain forest cover on earth. High ratings for press freedom, political rights and civil liberties. "One of the few places in the world where a mosque and a synagogue stand side by side peacefully."
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