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Eco-Adventure
World in Harmony
with Africa Travel Magazine
A 2 for 1
bonus buy with Africa Travel
When we launched the
Africa Travel and Air Highways Magazines in 1995, we
introduced a third title, Eco-Adventure World, which
we saw as a natural area of focus. Until January 2002
ushered in “The International Year of EcoTourism,”
EAW has resided mainly on our web sites, or was incorporated
into our other magazines.
Now, thanks to an
exclusive role at the recent ATA 5th
EcoTourism Symposium
in Cameroon, the World Summit in Quebec, and our ATA 6th
EcoTourism Symposium in Morocco in December, this exciting
magazine may soon become a popular name in the travel/
tourism community. For subscriptions and bulk copies, or to
provide items for future articles, please e-mail
airhwy@dowco.com
EcoTourism 2002:
Two Magazines in One!
Africa
Travel Magazine and Eco-Adventure World will
profile various EcoTourism Symposia since the early 90s and
report on:
•
World
EcoTourism Summit
in Quebec, Canada, May 19-23.
•
An
EcoTourism Success Story:
Images from our 5th ATA EcoTourism Symposium and tours of
Cameroon, from the Southern beaches to the edge of the
Sahara.
•
The
Peace Through Tourism
Conference in
Mpumalanga, South Africa. Also
Preserving the World's Rivers and The Peace Park at Peace
River project.
•
The
Road to Morocco.
Countdown to the ATA 6th EcoTourism Symposium in this
fascinating North African Country.
• Editors report
on Globe
2002 in
Vancouver, BC, Canada and solutions from previous Globe
events.
• Green
Airports, Communities in
Bloom, Forest Renewal and Oceans Blue.
• Pledges
from Member countries,
The Travel Industry and Visitor Groups
- Eco Story:
Solar Car Crosses Canada for $
9.22
Using only as much electricity as it would take to
illuminate a 100-watt light bulb for four days, a group
of Queen's University students set a new world record for
the longest distance travelled in a solar-powered car.
The group's 30-day trip, which began in Halifax on Canada
day, ended on the weekend when the streamlined,
spaceship-like vehicle cruised into downtown
Vancouver.
"Our entire trip only utilized the
equivalent of $ 9. 22 worth of electricity," said Melodie
Berg, tour manager. "The equipment truck which followed
along behind had to guzzle $ 1,370 worth of gasoline just to
keep up." Travelling at speeds up to 125 km/h, the
solar-powered vehicle - christened the Radiance by its
builders - logged 7,044 km far outdistancing the previous
world record of 4,058 km set in 1996 by an Australian team.
"It was an amazing trip," said Berg. "The car really held up
well. There were only a few minor troubles. And to top it
all off, we really killed that old record."
- The flat-topped, five metre-long,
one-metre-high vehicle traps sunlight in the solar cells
covering its surface, which then produce enough
electricity to power an electric motor. Any excess energy
is stored in a battery for use on dull or rainy days. "We
definitely got a lot of jaw-dropping and double-takes, "
said Berg, recalling the surprised looks of other
motorists. " It really doesn't look like anything else
out there." The group hopes its cross-country tour will
help raise the profile of alternative energy sources and
the huge environmental and economical benefits.
Eco Review.
Key Topics Discussed at Globe 2002
Climate Change: It's been
called the most pressing environmental issue of the new
millennium corporations and policy makers focus on the
business realities of a global action plan to tackle
climate change, finalized in the Hague in November,
2000.
The Triple Bottom
Line: The future is now for
companies in the vanguard of the business movement that
commits to corporate, environmental and social
responsibilities ... and how are business leaders
integrating this concept into the corporate bottom line.
Sustainable
Cities: A compelling
environmental challenge worldwide, in both developing and
industrialized nations;what solutions are being implemented
and what are the emerging technological options that hold
the most promise. The sixth in a series of biennial events,
GLOBE 2000 is produced by the GLOBE Foundation, a private,
non-profit organization dedicated to developing the business
of the environment.
ATA
Member countries pledge
TO ESTABLISH
machinery for protection of ecology, natural resources and
wildlife.
TO ENHANCE the quality of the tourist visit by easing the
entry and exit formalities.
TO CREATE good infrastructure assuring easy access and to
use trained personnel to highlight each country's unique
appeal.
TO ESTABLISH rigid codes of quality for accommodation and
services, making sure the local tourist economy does not
overshadow the attraction.
TO WORK with transportation companies to make travel safe,
comfortable and convenient.
The Travel Industry pledges:
TO PREPARE the visitor by providing detailed information
on the culture, etiquette and mores of the host country.
TO PROVIDE clients with opportunities to participate in
ecological and environmental programs.
TO ADHERE to a strict code of truth in advertising by
accurately describing facilities and costs.
Visitors should be
encouraged:
TO RESPECT the land and water, not only to avoid
damaging abusing or littering, but to contribute to the
preservation and protection of these resources.
TO ENJOY the wildlife in its natural habitat and refrain
from harassment of these magnificent creatures.
TO HONOR the sensitivities, customs and culture of the
people they are visiting and observe local rules of
etiquette and behavior.
TO SHARE and exchange cross-cultural ideas and to keep an
open attitude to local values.
TO CONTINUE this habit of caring and concern upon returning
home, by not supporting industries that harm ecosystems and
the environment.
Key Links for Eco-Adventure
Travelers
Preserving the nation's rivers:
http://www.columbia-snake.org/
Pan African
Cultural Tourism. http://www.thenecessarymeans.com
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