Exodus Adventure Travels Unveils New Thriving Nature, Thriving People Effort

As Exodus Adventure Travels marks its one-year anniversary as a certified B Corporation, it is unveiling a new initiative designed to further support the coexistence of nature and people. 

This effort involves a new “Thriving Nature, Thriving People,” approach to responsible travel and will include a variety of specific actions and activities ranging from citizen science travel opportunities to ocean restoration efforts and measures to support wildlife conservation.

“At Exodus Adventure Travels, empowering our guests to travel responsibly is a core aspect of the adventures we create,” Kasia Morgan, Head of Sustainability at Exodus Adventure Travels, said in a statement. 

“By supporting local communities to conserve nature across our destinations, we can create transformative travel experiences that not only immerse our guests in the beauty of the world but also contribute to its restoration and resilience,” Morgan added.

Here’s a closer look at the many initiatives that are part of Exodus Adventure Travels' new “Thriving Nature, Thriving People" program.

Citizen Science, Ocean Conservation, Rewilding and More

Exodus’ new slate of responsible travel efforts and programming covers a broad range of critical issues of concern for the planet and its people. 


• Citizen Science Departures: In a first of its kind program, travelers may participate in collecting vital biodiversity data, contributing to global conservation efforts on specific Exodus trips.
• Rewilding: In partnership with Rewilding Apennines, this program aims to restore natural habitats across Italy. For every traveler, the company funds the rewilding of 100 square meters of land, supporting biodiversity and ecosystem regeneration.
• Ocean Restoration: This initiative focuses on conserving and restoring marine ecosystems through a partnership with Blue Marine Foundation, supported alongside Exodus’ sister companies. This program targets key habitats like seagrass meadows and mangroves, which play a critical role in carbon sequestration and biodiversity support. Efforts span across seven global locations, including the Dutch Caribbean, Greece, and Indonesia, aiming to protect 7,000 hectares of marine habitat while engaging and empowering local communities over the next three years.
• Wildlife and Animal Welfare: Aimed at ensuring ethical wildlife experiences, Exodus follows strict animal welfare guidelines, avoiding experiences based on cruelty to animals or activities that could harm wildlife. 

This approach commits to supporting various conservation projects and promoting responsible practices in wildlife tourism across destinations like Kenya, Sri Lanka and India.
• Empowering Disadvantaged and Under-represented Communities: Through the work of the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, the company supports under-represented and disadvantaged communities through tourism initiatives. 


  
  A few of these programs include Exodus’ Mountain Lioness Project in Tanzania, which has supported 30 pioneering female porters to become mountain guides on Kilimanjaro. In Nepal and India, the Foundation’s Himalayan Community Project encompasses multiple initiatives, including delivering training and materials to women living in remote Himalayan regions, so they can generate income in the low season
• Community Kickstart Projects: Exodus supports various grassroots community empowerment and conservation initiatives through its global partner network. This could be through uplifting women, encouraging entrepreneurship, youth conservation engagement or regeneration.
  
  Most recently, The Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation partnered with Portugal A2Z Walking & Biking as part of their Community Kickstart Projects, to help restore the country’s vital ecosystem following devastating firestorms destroying over 40,000 hectares of land in 2017 - including the iconic 800-year-old Pinhal de Leiria forest.

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