Business Travel
World Environment Day: How To Aid Restoration on Your Next Business Trip
This World Environment Day, the focus is on something crucial: land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. The slogan, “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration,” perfectly captures the urgency and the opportunity we have to make a positive impact.
Here at Clooper, we believe business travel can be a force for good. That’s why we’re not just about getting you to your meeting on time. We’re about helping you be a part of the solution.
Did you know that deforestation rates in West and East Africa have gone past a shocking 80%? Africa’s tropical forests are a crucial part of the world’s ecosystem. Sadly, over the past century, overall 21% of these vital resources have been lost. This World Environment Day, we want to empower you, the busy business traveller, to become a #GenerationRestoration hero.
Why is forest restoration important in Africa?
- Habitat and Livelihoods: Forests provide food, shelter, water, and income for countless people. Devastating deforestation disrupts this delicate balance.
- Food Security: Many African communities rely on healthy forests for fertile land and a sustainable food supply. When forests vanish, so does food security.
- Climate Change: Forests act as nature’s carbon sinks, absorbing CO2. Tropical forests alone are responsible for holding back more than 1 degree Celsius of atmospheric warming. Protecting and restoring them is vital in the fight against climate change.
How can you make a difference, even with a packed itinerary?
We’ve made it easy to integrate sustainability into your next business trip. Here’s how:
- Book with a purpose: Choose flights and hotels that prioritize sustainable practices. We highlight these options on our platform to make it simple for you.
- Offset your carbon footprint: Every flight you book with us comes with the option to offset its carbon emissions through our Carbon Footprint Calculator. It’s a small step with a big impact.
- Plant a tree, feed someone in need: With every booking, we plant a tree through One Tree Planted, and donate a meal to someone in need through ShareTheMeal. One of the latter’s campaigns helped those struggling with food insecurity in Northern Nigeria, a region heavily impacted by desertification.
- Support forest restoration in Africa: One of our key partnerships is with One Tree Planted’s Africa campaign. By planting trees in Africa, we’re not just restoring vital ecosystems through restoring wildlife habitat, soil quality, and critical watersheds, we’re improving the lives of local communities. These communities rely on healthy forests for food, fuel, and income. Sustainable agroforestry and improved forestry practices ensure these resources are available for generations to come.
Small steps, big impact
By making small, conscious choices on your business trips, you can contribute to a larger movement. You can be part of the generation that heals our planet and secures a brighter future.
- Embrace greener travel: Consider trains or offset your car journeys. Explore walkable destinations and utilise eco-friendly transportation options.
- Pack light, travel smart: Reduce waste by packing reusable water bottles, shopping bags, and toiletries. Opt for paperless documents and utilise digital resources whenever possible.
- Support local communities: Choose local restaurants, shops, and experiences that support the local economy and cultural heritage
Ready to become a #GenerationRestoration hero?
Book your next sustainable business trip with Clooper today. Let’s explore the world responsibly, together.
