A Landscape of the Year that will move you!

Manfred Pils, President of Naturefriends International, took part in the opening ceremonies of the Landscape of the Year Senegal/the Gambia. Here is what he experienced:

Has tourism reached its limits?!

„Over Tourism“: Our own behaviour is part of the solution.

„Tourists go home!“ Since last year, we can hear the cries and protests from the local communities against the flood of tourists more and more often. “Over Tourism” is the new buzzword, which also plays a big part in the discussions and panels happening at ITB, the international tourism fair currently happening in Berlin. There are many reasons for the current overload at tourism hotspots – our travel and consumption patterns are part of it. 

Living Climate Justice! In Solidarity Towards a Better Future!

In the next years, Naturefriends International will put the fight against climate change and for more climate justice into the focus of its work. It makes specific politic demands and calls on politicians to act quickly.

WORLD-TOURISM-DAY 2017: TOURISTS GO HOME!?

Locals protesting on the streets vs the tourism industry rejoicing in rising guest numbers – Naturefriends demand quality and sustainability rather than thoughtless growth!

OVER 250 NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS LAUNCH ALTERNATIVE VISION FOR EUROPE

More than 250 non-government organisations from across Europe have today released an alternative vision for a more democratic, just and sustainable Europe.