Biodiversity: what is it, and why do we need to protect it?
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen we think of biodiversity, we most often think of large animals such as elephants, whales, rhinoceroses and tigers, but there’s much more to it than that. It also includes insects, micro-organisms, birds, primates and plants. 🧬 What is it, exactly? Biodiversity refers to the diversity of living things. It includes not only the […]
The Ocean: the biological heart of the planet
Reading Time: 5 minutesUnderstanding the biological functions of the ocean Covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, the oceans are both the cradle of life and a major player in the global climate, harbouring an incredible biodiversity essential to the ecological balance and survival of many species, including our own. Understanding their role and protecting them is […]
Reconnecting with the Earth
Reading Time: 5 minutesRelearning to live with the living In 2025, we are living in a time when we have never been so connected and yet so far removed from the real world. Every minute, we scroll, comment and consume information. We have learned to live in bubbles of algorithms, in sterile environments – air-conditioned, digitised, calibrated for […]
Natural holiday souvenirs: Why you shouldn’t take them home
Reading Time: 6 minutesBringing home a seashell, a polished pebble, or a handful of sand may seem harmless—a small token of a memorable getaway. Yet, when multiplied by the millions of tourists who do the same each year, this seemingly innocent gesture becomes a serious environmental threat. These natural elements aren’t just pretty—they’re part of intricate ecosystems and […]
Coral: Engineer of the Oceans
Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat is coral? Coral is neither a plant nor a rock, but a marine animal belonging to the phylum Cnidaria and the class Anthozoa, like jellyfish and sea anemones. It is composed of thousands of tiny organisms called polyps. Each polyp is a microscopic animal with a mouth surrounded by stinging tentacles that capture plankton […]
The impact of cinema on tourist destinations worldwide
Reading Time: 6 minutesCine-Tourism and Mass Tourism Cinema: A subtle yet effective manipulator of tourist choices Cinema, much more than just entertainment, is a powerful tool of emotional and cultural influence. By showcasing stunning landscapes, idealised cities, or thrilling adventures in real locations, it unconsciously conditions viewers to want to see these destinations with their own eyes. […]
The environmental impact of hotels worldwide
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe hotel industry is one of the pillars of global tourism. With more than 16 million hotels around the world, this rapidly growing sector represents a major source of income and employment. However, behind this growth lies a significant environmental impact. Between excessive energy and water consumption, massive waste production, and ecosystem destruction, hotels play […]
Fast fashion and its impact on the environment
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is fast fashion? Fast fashion is a model of clothing production and consumption based on mass production, at low cost and in large quantities. This allows the major brands to renew their collections at a frenetic pace, 4 times a year instead of 2 collections previously. In this way, they are responding to ever-increasing […]
Borneo, its deforestation and its palm oil
Reading Time: 4 minutesBorneo, its deforestation and its palm oil A region that suffocates The island of Borneo is the 4th largest island in the world, it is in Southeast Asia and is part of the archipelago of the Great Sunda Islands. Three countries share the island of Borneo: Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia in the south of the […]
Stop with masks, a big planetary plague
Reading Time: 4 minutesStop with masks, this big planetary plague A pollution far from people’s eyes but which is very real Approximately 500 billion surgical masks have been circulated worldwide since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, and 3.4 billion masks are discarded every day on sidewalks, in parks, at the beach or in the fields and […]