Your travel to Chile is now playing a crucial role in conservation efforts. Andes Viva donates $33 USD of your trip to support nature conservation projects in the Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park.
Andes Nativa, a travel agency specializing in tours to Chile, has announced that it is changing its name to Andes Viva. The new name reflects the agency’s commitment to providing its clients with vibrant and exciting travel experiences.
Chile, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, has emerged as a sought-after destination for sustainable travelers. This South American gem offers a wide range of eco-friendly activities and initiatives, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the country’s natural wonders while minimizing their environmental impact.
Deforestation is the second most important cause of global warming and is responsible for about 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is precisely where the REDD+ project comes in: It represents the efforts of countries to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Heidi Böttcher works for the project and talks about the benefits and activities in Chile in the interview with Andes Nativa.
The story of pumas in Torres del Paine, the controversial hippopotamus of Pablo Escobar, the coronavirus and zoonotic, or the tragedy of tiger trafficking in Southeast Asia: the incredible unpublished documentaries in Chile that will be part of Santiago Wild 2021.
Chile has about 4.5 million hectares of wetlands. (I don’t know if you’re thinking the same thing as me: that’s a lot!)
To better understand this topic, these is the definition that I’ve found for wetland:
“Any normal flat area where the surface of the soil is covered with water permanently or seasonally, is a wetland”. These are natural refuges for wildlife and wild flora, sources of fresh water, recharge for aquifers and true filters for sediments and pollutants.”
Are we really aware of the damage we generate using plastic daily?
