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Planeterra's mission is to connect our partners and local communities to the benefits of tourism by developing and supporting community-owned enterprises while promoting more responsible travel.

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In the Peruvian highlands, food, community, and environment are closely connected. Parwa Community Restaurant demonstrat...
05/29/2026

In the Peruvian highlands, food, community, and environment are closely connected. Parwa Community Restaurant demonstrates how tourism can strengthen these connections through a locally embedded model.

The restaurant sources its ingredients from local farmers, creating a sustainable value chain that supports agricultural livelihoods while reducing dependency on external supply systems. This approach ensures that tourism revenue circulates within the community.

Beyond economic impact, Parwa reinvests 100% of its profits into community development projects, including health, education, and essential services. This model ensures that tourism contributes to collective wellbeing rather than individual gain.

Environmental considerations are also integrated into this system. Afforestation efforts in the surrounding area help prevent soil erosion and protect native biodiversity, strengthening the resilience of the landscape.

This reflects a broader shift towards a nature-positive approach, in which environmental protection is embedded in how tourism operates. By aligning local food systems, community investment, and ecosystem management, tourism becomes a tool for social and environmental sustainability.

In Mexico, Mezcal Real Minero is showing how tourism can support biodiversity, cultural preservation, and community deve...
05/27/2026

In Mexico, Mezcal Real Minero is showing how tourism can support biodiversity, cultural preservation, and community development. 🌱

Through guided visits, travellers learn about agave cultivation, traditional mezcal production, and the environmental challenges impacting local ecosystems. The initiative also supports Proyecto LAM, which focuses on conserving native agaves, local plants, and seeds while educating visitors about biodiversity and climate change.

Tourism plays an important role in creating long-term employment opportunities, while strengthening local skills and supporting community-led development.

This is what community tourism can look like when local knowledge, environmental stewardship, and cultural heritage come together.

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In Cape Town, SEED is using environmental education and urban agriculture to help communities build a more resilient fut...
05/25/2026

In Cape Town, SEED is using environmental education and urban agriculture to help communities build a more resilient future.

Through hands-on learning spaces, outdoor classrooms, and permaculture training programmes, SEED equips young people and local communities with practical skills in sustainable agriculture, biodiversity restoration, and ecological stewardship.

Their work addresses interconnected challenges, including food insecurity, environmental degradation, and limited economic opportunities, while helping prepare youth for careers within the green economy.

By restoring native ecosystems and promoting sustainable land management, SEED demonstrates how community-led initiatives can strengthen climate resilience while creating long-term social and economic impact.

This is what community tourism can look like when education, sustainability, and local leadership come together.

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In Yorkín, Costa Rica, the Indigenous Bribri community of Stibrawpa is protecting culture and biodiversity through commu...
05/22/2026

In Yorkín, Costa Rica, the Indigenous Bribri community of Stibrawpa is protecting culture and biodiversity through community tourism.

Located along the Yorkín River near the border of Costa Rica and Panama, the community welcomes visitors to experience traditional knowledge through cacao and chocolate workshops, medicinal plant tours, cultural exchanges, storytelling, and visits to sacred community spaces.

For Stibrawpa, tourism is a way to strengthen Indigenous identity, protect the forest, and ensure younger generations remain connected to their land, traditions, and language. By diversifying income and creating local employment, community tourism helps families remain within the forest while supporting conservation and cultural preservation at the same time.
This is what climate resilience can look like when communities lead the protection of their own ecosystems and heritage.

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This , we’re celebrating communities protecting biodiversity through local knowledge, sustainable livelihoods, and cons...
05/20/2026

This , we’re celebrating communities protecting biodiversity through local knowledge, sustainable livelihoods, and conservation-led tourism. 🐝

Tenacious Bee Collective is a movement dedicated to reviving, preserving, and promoting beekeeping as a sustainable source of income in rural Himachal Pradesh, India. Over the past eight years, they have developed a circular economy model centred around small-scale beekeeping in the village of Badsar, while promoting sustainable agroforestry and environmentally conscious living.

Their team includes a strong community of beekeepers, farmers, makers of handmade apothecary products, and local changemakers from rural Himachal Pradesh. Through beekeeping training, environmental education, and market access initiatives, they continue creating meaningful employment opportunities while protecting native Himalayan bee species and local ecosystems.

Visitors can experience the fascinating world of Himalayan bees through honey tastings, storytelling, village walks, and visits to traditional beehives. Supporters placing orders above INR 50,000 also have the opportunity to adopt a beehive, creating a deeper connection between consumers, conservation, and the communities protecting these ecosystems.

This is what community tourism can look like when conservation, education, and local leadership work together to protect both communities and biodiversity.

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At El Fogón Verde in Madrid, every meal supports a more sustainable and resilient food system.This vegetarian restaurant...
05/15/2026

At El Fogón Verde in Madrid, every meal supports a more sustainable and resilient food system.

This vegetarian restaurant works with local small-scale farmers to create seasonal, agroecological meals that promote responsible consumption and support ethical food production. By prioritising local sourcing and fair prices, El Fogón Verde strengthens regional food systems while helping travellers connect more deeply with the people behind the ingredients.

The restaurant demonstrates how tourism and hospitality can support local climate resilience through sustainable agriculture, community partnerships, and conscious food choices.

In the Philippines, Tribes and Nature Defenders is leading community-driven forest restoration rooted in Indigenous know...
05/11/2026

In the Philippines, Tribes and Nature Defenders is leading community-driven forest restoration rooted in Indigenous knowledge, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship.

Established by the Tribal Council of Elders, the organisation works to restore ancestral landscapes, protect sacred forests, strengthen food security, and support local livelihoods. Through community-led conservation efforts, they are helping protect biodiversity while ensuring future generations remain connected to their land, culture, and traditions.

This is a powerful example of how local leadership and Indigenous knowledge can drive long-term environmental resilience.

In Athens, Shedia Home is showing how community tourism can support social resilience and more sustainable local practic...
05/08/2026

In Athens, Shedia Home is showing how community tourism can support social resilience and more sustainable local practices.

Founded by the non-profit organisation Diogenis, Shedia Home supports homeless and socially excluded individuals through employment, training, and community-led initiatives. Through the Invisible Athens Walking Tour, travellers explore the city alongside guides with lived experience of homelessness, learning about resilience, inequality, and initiatives that help strengthen local communities.

Beyond tourism experiences, Shedia Home is also developing local solutions around waste reduction through paper reuse workshops and Shedia Art, an initiative that transforms unsold magazines into handcrafted products. These efforts help promote circular economy practices while creating meaningful opportunities for vulnerable groups.

This is what tourism can look like when travel supports local leadership, inclusion, and community-driven sustainability solutions.

One of the key benefits of being part of Planeterra’s Global Community Tourism Network is access to funding opportunitie...
05/06/2026

One of the key benefits of being part of Planeterra’s Global Community Tourism Network is access to funding opportunities like the Global Community Tourism Fund (GCTF).

The GCTF supports community tourism enterprises in strengthening their operations, improving their experiences, and growing their long-term impact. It’s an opportunity to access financial support to build resilience, enhance your offering, and connect more effectively with the tourism market.

Applications for this year’s funding round are now open to network members. If you’re part of Planeterra's Global Community Tourism Network and have been thinking about a project to expand your impact, this is your chance to apply.

You should have received an email with full details, but if you have any questions, please reach out to your regional representative or email [email protected].

Not part of the network yet? If you’re an impact-driven community tourism organisation, you can learn more about how to join here: https://planeterra.org/community-tourism/

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