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National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
 The Basics: Author: National Geographic URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable/index.html Date: 1996-2007 Notes: At a Glance: National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations (CSD) is a website that focuses on geotourism. Geotourism takes the ideas of ecotourism and sustainable tourism and adds the concept of "geographic character" to ensure the whole sense of a place is preserved- not just its economy or environment. CSD includes news articles and information and resources for anyone interested in learning more about geotourism. It provides links to companies that offer specialized trips and vacations, as well as other resources. There is also a "Program for Places" category, which offers suggestions and information for organizations and governments for creating sustainable places. A charter is available for these organizations to sign as a first step toward sustainability. Best for: People who want to know what geotourism is, and who want to take the next step from ecotourism. This is a good place for reading articles, and the website acts as a portal to other resources that are helpful in planning vacations, etc. It is especially good for organizations that are serious about creating places that meet these definitions of sustainability. Standout Features: The downloadable charter makes it very easy for any organization to immediately begin taking action. The site is very up-to-date and offers good resources. Keep in Mind: National Geographic is a non-profit educational and scientific society that focuses on conversation and the study of culture, history, and the sciences. It is extremely well-respected and well-known and has numerous projects that support "going green." On the CSD website, there are links to other National Geographic sites and centers, as well as some advertisements. Suggested by:kzimm |
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