20 Years of Partnership: From Tsunami Relief to Climate-Friendly Travel ?

We are incredibly proud to share a very special conversation featuring our co-founder, Geoffrey Lipman, and Paul Wilke, co-founder of Walking Duck.

Geoffrey and Paul discussed the core takeaways from COP30, the hope for future generations and how AI might play a positive role in sustainable travel, and their shared "origin story" around how they became friends while trying to bring sustainable tourism economics back from the devastating 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami.

They also discussed SUNx's innovative Dodo for Kids program.

It's a conversation 20 years in the making, and you can listen to our conversation here.

Patrizia Patti, founder of Ecomarine Malta, talks about the balance between marine conservancy & tourism and how Ecomarine Malta aims to increase awareness about marine ecosystems through tourism.

In this episode of the Climate Friendly Travel Podcast, host Ged Brown discusses with marine biologist, Patrizia Patti, the balance between marine conservancy and tourism. Patti is the founder of Ecomarine Malta, an organization aiming to increase awareness about marine ecosystems through tourism. Besides offering tours for educational purposes, Ecomarine Malta actively collects scientific data for use in marine biology research. Patrizia emphasizes the potential of tourism to work for conservation and discusses the significance of shared knowledge for increased awareness and purposeful travel. She believes that education and collaboration can make a significant impact on environmental conservation.

The following things are covered in the podcast:

• • Meet Patrizia Patti: Marine Biologist and Founder of Ecomarine Malta

  • The Intersection of Marine Biology and Tourism

  • Patrizia's Journey and the Birth of Ecomarine Malta

  • The Importance of Marine Education and Awareness

  • Ecomarine Malta's Sustainable Marine Tours

  • The Role of Ecomarine Malta in Conservation and Tourism

  • The Impact of Ecomarine Malta's Tours

  • The State of Malta's Marine Environment

  • The Role of Tourism in Marine Conservation

  • Patrizia's Optimism for the Future of the Environment

  • The Power of Meaningful Travel

  • Conclusion and Invitation to Join Ecomarine Malta

  • You can join Patrizia, Ecomarine Malta and hundreds more like-minded people and organisations by joining Climate Friendly Travel and indeed become an ambassador by signing up to join The SunX Registry at , climatefriendly.travel or email us at info@thesunprogram.com

Suzy Hutomo, co-founder of Eco Tourism Bali, talks about how Eco Tourism Bali aims to develop Bali as a sustainable tourism destination in the world by 2030 and the ways in which it will contribute on achieving Climate Neutrality in Travel and Tourism by 2050.

Wira, the director of Five Pillars Experience in Bali, talks about how Five Pillars celebrates the allure of rural communities, it's mission and journey.

Marcus Cotton from Tiger Mountain Lodge in Nepal, talks about the vision, journey and the future direction of the lodge.

Aoife O'Sullivan, founder of Una Bambu in Sri Lanka, talks about the origins of Una Bambu, its plans for growth and how poverty and why bamboo is one of the most ecological and wonderful materials which nature has bestowed on us.

Murray McCallum talks about Natural Selection in Southern Africa, how they are working towards protecting the wild spaces in Africa future and how they foster multiple partnerships with the local organisations to be a force for good in the local communities.

In this podcast of Climate Friendly Travel, we're joined by Murray McCallum from Natural Selection in Southern Africa. Natural Selection offers remarkable experiences in wild, untouched places and they’re not your typical safari company. They are all about conservation first, proudly protecting Africa’s wild spaces for the future and care deeply about the communities which are the heart and soul of this wonderful continent.

In this episode we learn more from Murray about how Natural Selection foster multiple partnerships with other local organisations to be a force for good in the communities they operate in.

And if you’d like to learn more about Natural Selection, their ethos and indeed see the experiences they provide for yourself, then please do visit https://naturalselection.travel and also https://www.naturalselectionfoundation.org

You can join Murray, Natural Selection and hundreds more like-minded people and organisations by joining Climate Friendly Travel and indeed become an ambassador by signing up to join The SunX Registry at climatefriendly.travel or email us at info@thesunprogram.com

Mwanase Ahmed, CEO of Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers, talks about the property, their ethos and their journey towards sustainability.

This episode was recorded live at the fabulous Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers in Kilifi, Kenya.

With numerous awards and accolades to it’s name, Gerard was keen to visit Distant Relatives after meeting up with today’s guest at the Sustainable Africa Tourism Summit recently. We hear so many examples of high end luxury properties being super sustainable and regenerative and we are mindful that there are far more travellers and indeed properties without high end budgets yet dedicated to more eco options.

After a full tour of the property and a wonderful 2 night stay, Gerard sat down with Distant Relatives’ CEO, Mwanase Ahmed, to learn more about the property, their ethos and their journey, all of which you will hear in this podcast. Gerard was absolutely in love with what they have created here in this beautiful part of Kenya.

If you’d like to learn more about Distant Relatives, then we would encourage you to visit https://www.kilifibackpackers.com

And you can join Mwanase, Distant Relatives and hundreds more like-minded people and organisations by joining Climate Friendly Travel and indeed become an ambassador by signing up free of charge to join The SUNx Registry at climatefriendly.travel or email us at info@thesunprogram.com

That’s our show for this week. Thanks so much for your company and remember, when it comes to Climate Friendly Travel, every small step forward, is giant stride when we all step together…

Mary Njoroge, talks about how Emboo River Camp, a perfect place to spot spectular ecosystem and wildlife, and how it came to be one of the most respected and lauded sustainability projects in Kenya and more specifically, how they have achieved so much in such a relatively short space of time.

Nikki Mattei, owner of Villa In The Vineyard in Italy, talks about her talks about sustainable practices at her property, her personal journey towards sustainability and how she advocates for sustainable tourism.