According to a working paper of the European Commission, there are serious funding gaps in provisions for the dismantling of nuclear power plants by the end of their lifespan. Therefore, across the EU there is currently a lack of more than 120 billion euros for the decommissioning of nuclear plants and the disposal of nuclear waste.

New Short Video of Naturefriends International & ECPAT Austria published!

“One Billion Tourists – One Billion Opportunities”: The motto of this year’s world tourism day on 27 September brings home the huge influence of tourism on a sustainable global development and thus, the responsibility of all those involved – travellers, tourism industry and, not least, policy-makers.

Almost no journey can make do without them: private drivers or drivers of shuttles and coaches. The guests' satisfaction and not least, their security depends on the drivers' working conditions and their job satisfaction. Tour operators also need to take responsibility in this matter. But how can labour and social standards for driving personnel in tourism be implemented and guaranteed? A current publication of the "Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism" provides answers and recommendations.