Having worked for many hours a day, five weekdays and maybe some weekends, everyone deserves to get away from it all and spare the time close to the nature. Despite that, some people may not consider that maybe nature could even be metaphorically tired and in need of a rest from all “environmental stress” caused by irresponsible tourism.
In order to minimize the problem as well as provide tourists with an environmentally-friendly atmosphere, many governments throughout the world have established what is known as conservation areas. According to the UK government, the designation stands for “an area of notable environmental or historical interest or importance which is protected by law against undesirable changes”.
In Brazil, biological concerns have brought back discussions regarding sustainable development in the country. As a result, the Brazilian government has established many conservation areas which have found out an alternative to avoid impacts associated to certain ways of tourism.
For instance, Fernando de Noronha has apparently solved the problem of ecotourism. The place, in the north of Brazil, matches eco-friendly activities with fun. Due to several projects, that simple recipe has raised money and resources to maintain a sustainable development and its needs in Noronha.
Generally speaking, biological threats, endangered wildlife and many other ecological problems are not always related to tourism. When it comes to a way of tourism that offers fun and education at the same time, the results could live up any expectation.
Besides, tourism is a strong tool to draw public attention to environmental issues and gather together people who are interested in supporting the cause of a better quality of life for them as well as for all the nature. After all, our future depends on it.
