Tag: Nihiwatu
Zeitz Foundation tackles deforestation in Indonesia, species loss in New Zealand and wastewater treatment in Costa Rica
Funds raised during the first Zeitz Foundation fundraiser held this July have been assigned to three projects located within Long Run Destinations focusing on water purification; the reintroduction of native species; and the use of alternative cooking methods that reduce the need for firewood.
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Alternative cooking methods set to reduce deforestation and curb health problems in Indonesia’s Nihiwatu Long Run Destination
Around the world, some 1.9 million premature deaths, mostly among women and young children, are caused every year by smoke inhalation from rudimentary stoves. In Indonesia, the use of traditional stoves has also contributed to the complete clearance of forests from the east half of the island of Sumba. In response to this pressing problem, Nihiwatu Long Run Destination in Indonesia put forward a project to develop a simple cost effective cooking unit that will replace the wood fires in Sumbanese homes.
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Recognition for Nihiwatu at the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2010
Nihiwatu Long Run Destination has been declared Overall Winner at this year‟s Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards organised by responsibletravel.com. They were also announced winner of the "Best for poverty reduction‟ category.
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