Today marks World Environment Day. Here are five green adventures you can experience as a traveller. This year, the overall theme for the 2024 World Environment Day (June 7) focuses on land restoration, halting desertification, and building drought resilience under the slogan “Our land.
Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” According to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, 40 per cent of the planet’s land is degraded, affecting half of humanity.
Droughts have increased by 29 per cent since 2000 and could impact over three-quarters of the population by 2050 if no urgent action is taken. Being sustainable and eco-friendly does not have to be hard. In New Zealand, you can engage in eco-friendly activities that contribute to these goals, ensuring a sustainable future for our planet.
Here are five green adventures that will leave you in awe of nature while treading lightly on the land. Read more: Sustainable travel: New Zealand’s best naturally eco-friendly tourism activities 1. Support an eco-friendly cafe Home to great coffee, finding an eco-friendly and sustainable spot in New Zealand that serves a great cup is not hard.
Little Bird Organics in Ponsonby, Auckland is a cafe dedicated to organic, plant-based cuisine to enjoy a nutritious breakfast made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Their commitment to sustainability includes maintaining a zero-waste policy and using eco-friendly packaging. Owners Megan and Jeremy are dedicated to reducing highl.