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The price of paradise?

A series investigating the environmental impact of tourism in the Pacific and how new approaches can make a difference.

15 December 2023

  • Aerial of motus in Muri Lagoon.Rarotonga, Southern Group, Cook Islands, Pacific

    Flying hurts the planet but it’s vital for island tourism. Is there a greener way?

    Dr Susanne Becken
  • A tourist snorkels the reef off Palau

    Short hops and economy class: five expert tips on how to reduce your emissions on holiday

14 December 2023

  • Bora Bora volcano and lagoon.<br>Aerial view of Bora Bora island, French Polynesia

    Paradise divided: French Polynesia wrestles with lure of mass cruise tourism

    Sought-after Bora Bora limits visitor numbers to protect environment while national government pushes for more tourists

13 December 2023

  • Mere stands at an old relatives home that was washed away . Soil erosion on the banks of the Nadi River in Yavusania Village, Fiji, for series about tourism in the Pacific.

    ‘First line of defence’: mangroves – and mitigation - lost in Fiji’s tourism development

    Mangroves, vital in protecting villages from environmental disasters, have been destroyed to build luxury hotels

12 December 2023

  • Beautiful clear water and a white sandy beach around a tropical island in Fiji

    Paradise cost: the Pacific islands changing the future of tourism

    New push to attract visitors focuses on environment and culture, as experts call for better monitoring of sustainability pledges
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