The U.S. based group Ethical Traveler has
come up with a list of ten developing nations it considers ethical
destinations for 2010 travel, based on everything from promoting natural
environments to building tourism industries that benefit locals.
So here I have compiled list of most
ethical developing countries to visit next year. I hope you will like
it. And do comment and share your thoughts in comments section. Thanks
Argentina
Outstanding water quality. Committed to zero net deforestation and conserving a million hectares of the Atlantic Forest.
Belize
World’s second largest barrier reef and
extensive, diverse tropical rainforests. The group Freedom House gave
Belize the highest possible rating in political rights.
Chile
Outstanding air quality. Working on
sustainable tourism for Easter Island. Some of the highest levels of
personal safety in South America.
Ghana
Impressive commitment to genuine
democracy, as recently cited by Queen Elizabeth, as well as a growing
culture of sustainability and environmental consciousness.
Lithuania
Five ecotourism areas and a wealth of
marshes, forests, rivers, lakes, national parks and nature-oriented
tourism. Very high level of freedom of the press.
Namibia
Helped create a five-country conservation
area to preserve and enhance natural resources, including Africa’s
largest elephant population. Trying to increase access to jobs, education and equal voting rights.
Poland
Increased focus on rural tourism, which
supports local farmers, most of them women. Launched a program for
sustainable tourism in Eastern Poland, with more bike routes and public
transit.
Seychelles
Home to the world’s largest raised coral
atoll (Aldabra). Established refuges for formerly threatened birds and
trying to conserve turtle populations.
South Africa
42 per cent of tourism attractions are
nature-based. Abundant wildlife. Eco-friendly, community-based tourism
ventures and improved beach cleanliness.
Suriname
Highest percentage of rain forest cover
on earth. High ratings for press freedom, political rights and civil
liberties. “One of the few places in the world where a mosque and a
synagogue stand side by side peacefully.”
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