Klima2009

Klima Screen Shot 2009-11-02 at 7.23.22 AM

Originally uploaded by planeta

As we cover climate change, we are pleased to see that this week the the world’s climate neutral scientific climate conference takes place online! Details: www.klima2009.net

Belize

Today I depart for Belize to attend the conference on Responsible Tourism and talk up how we all need to more inspired and confident storytellers if we wish to see responsible tourism in action.

Look for updates on the following pages:

Blog
>> http://ronmader.wordpress.com

Delicious
>> http://delicious.com/ronmader/rtbelize09

Flickr
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/planeta

Twitter
>> http://twitter.com/ronmader

Facebook
>> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6554279197

Wiki
>> http://planeta.wikispaces.com/belizertc

YouTube
>> http://www.youtube.com/user/ronmader

Hashtag: #rtbelize09 (hey, what’s a hashtag?!)

Cheers! Ron

What is this building?

What is this building?

Originally uploaded by planeta

Cancun – Just curious. What is this building?

climate

Just in time for Blog Action Day, here’s the revised presentation on Tourism and Climate Change:

Climate Change: A Tip Sheet

Blog Action Day (October 15) talks up climate change. Excellent! It’s time for action.

For several years we’ve been following tourism and climate change on Planeta.com and we’re tracking the road to Copenhagen. For those on the fast track to educating yourself, check out the ample resources we’ve collected along the way.

Tourism and Climate Change

Wiki
Climate
Climate Notes

Slideshare
Tourism and climate change: A Global Review
Climate change tips

Elsewhere on the Web, for slideshows, check out Slideshare and if you’re on Twitter, check out what’s new with #COP15

belize

Better Belize It!

This week we’re heading to Belize for the Responsible Tourism Conference!

Photos from the Abastos Market

Abastos Market / Septehambre 2009

Originally uploaded by planeta

Oaxaca City – Photos from the Abastos Market on display at Comala Restaurant

What’s for dinner?

Dining Room at the Grand Canyon Lodge

Originally uploaded by planeta

Grand Canyon – Dining room at the Grand Canyon Lodge

The Value of City Parks

City parks play a vital environmental role. Viva urban ecotourism!

What is the value of a city park? Imagine New York City without Central Park, Sydney without Centennial Park or Mexico City without Chapultepec? Green spaces define the character of the city.

City Parks (145+ members) is a popular group on Flickr. As of September 2009 nearly 1,000 photos have been contributed by members around the world. Have a spare hour?! Check out the slideshow. What I find most inspiring are the pocket parks and lesser known spaces that I’ll be certain to check out in person.

Interested? Please join us! Then you can show the public places you’ve visited and where you live. Here’s what we’re looking for …

Best practices
Gardens
Paths
Plants
Public nurseries
Recreational equipment

Signage
You (!) enjoying a city park

Las Estrellas

Galeria plaza de las estrellas

Originally uploaded by familia mendoza

Veronica Mendoza took this photo from Galeria Plaza de las Estrellas in Mexico City. Front and center is her mother, Angela Mendoza, who has certainly been an angel in my life.

The Mendozas were taking part in an exhibition of food and crafts from Oaxaca. I’m the tallest guy in the back. Angela is also flanked by Melissa Biggs, Jim Coupal and Reynaldo Nava Ramirez.