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Leisure Lab is a think tank and media lab to promote sustainable tourism, or as we like to call it BREAK-EVEN TOURISM. In this LAB REPORTS section we publish news articles and create inspirational travel stories to help bring about positive change in the way we travel.


Wildlife economies: What are they and how do they impact conservation?

Wildlife economies: What are they and how do they impact conservation?

An analysis of COVID-19’s impact on conservation […] is not complete without considering the economic ramifications this pandemic has on the wildlife, wild lands, and people who […] are financially reliant on the tourism industry. African Wildlife Foundation’s CEO Kaddu Sebunya sat down to discuss the […] consequences brought by COVID-19 and the sudden drop in tourism. […].

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Is a Return to Travel Actually a Bad Thing?

Is a Return to Travel Actually a Bad Thing?

For many of us, it’s been a year since we’ve been able to travel internationally. While dreaming of the day we can travel again, we’ve read stories about nature bouncing back and wildlife returning to areas previously overwhelmed by human activities. But has this break been positive for vulnerable ecosystems? And, if so, should we be concerned about the impending return of tourism? The answer, as you might expect, is complex.

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The key to saving the world’s wildlife

The key to saving the world’s wildlife

From poaching to habitat loss – according to Dickson Kaelo, CEO of Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association, local communities and indigenous people are vital in the fight to save wildlife. ‘When communities see wildlife as an asset, rather than a cost, conservation efforts begin yielding fruits.’

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"New Big 5" project wants to change how we think about wildlife conservation

"New Big 5" project wants to change how we think about wildlife conservation

An international conservation effort wants to do away with the traditional “big five” concept in wildlife – originally based on the animals on the African savanna that were the hardest to shoot and kill. Instead, says Lonely Planet writer Alexander Howard, the “New Big 5” project aims to create a new list of the top five animals not for hunting, but for photographing.

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