Sustainability in Seychelles: Hotel L'Archipel Goes Green

Seychelles is getting serious about sustainability and its hotels are starting to take measures to protect the earth. Hotel L’Archipel on Praslin, after two years of research and planning, has confirmed that they have taken the initiative to “go green” at their property by implementing numerous renewable energy solutions with a positive impact to the environment and in so doing improving guest comfort.

The Other Hundred: A Pursuit of Societal Justice

Media output tells us the world consists successful politicians, businesspeople celebrities and the internet - all with their own “Top 100” lists. The Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIfT) is producing The Other Hundred, a list of what it calls the “incredible yet uncelebrated” who make up the majority of our world.

Three Issues the G20 Should Discuss: Climate, Decent Work and Mining

At first glance, working conditions in Mexican factories, mining projects and even drought may seem like local issues. But not if we want a world based on justice, gender equality and a respect for human rights. Michael Switow reports from the People's Summit in La Paz, Mexico.

Communities Protect Vietnam’s Forests: Socio-Economic Benefits Studied

For ten years now, a local community in north central Vietnam has managed a 600+ hectare forest, protecting it from illegal logging and fires. Journey with the Forest Governance Learning Group - which includes development workers, foresters and lawyers united by a desire to improve decision-making in forest policy - as they travel here to gauge the programme's success.

Cebu Pacific Air's Solar System Donation Lights Up Remote Villages

The Philippines largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) is known to be a successful low-cost carrier in the Asia-Pacific region. What may not readily ring a bell is that the carrier is busy with non-flight activities too, to make a difference to society and the environment.

 

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