Conservation News

New project to study impact of tourism on biodiversity in Spain
Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have selected Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park in Barcelona Province for a new Tech4Nature project to study how tourism impacts the park’s ecosystem, notably the Bonelli’s eagle.

TUI Care Foundation tracks sea turtles’ journey across the Mediterranean with GPS satellite device
Together with Turkish NGO Dekamer, the TUI Care Foundation is tracking the journey of two sea turtles across the Mediterranean Sea with a GPS transmitter in order to receive vital information about their feeding sites and migration routes, which helps to safeguard their habitats.

Abu Dhabi Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Project Set to Expand
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) to create a pre-release turtle rehabilitation area at Louvre Abu Dhabi

San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s 50-year History of Wildlife Conservation
On Jan. 2, 2023, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance—an international conservation organization with “two front doors”: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park—will participate in the 134th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, with a float celebrating the Safari Park’s 50th anniversary.

Global Wildlife Tourism Market is Estimated to be Valued at US$ 135 Bn in 2022
Global Wildlife Tourism Market is Estimated to be Valued at US$ 135 Bn in 2022 and is Projected to Reach US$ 219.9 Bn by 2032 at a CAGR of 5%

Project Cheetah to do wonders for Rajasthan tourism
‘Project Cheetah’ is likely to give a fillip to tourism in Rajasthan in the long run, thanks to the state’s proximity to Kuno-Palpur National Park

Gorilla tourism rebounds as Covid-19 recovery continues
Revenue generated from gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park amounted to $11 million (approx. Rwf11 billion) within the first six months of 2022, according to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). The money was earned from the sale of 6,200 gorilla permits during that period. Each permit costs up to $1500