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Definitely still feeling lost!

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I just love cooking for my family and friends.

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Just love how creative people can be.

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What a wonderful thing...

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Although we love to keep our gallery fresh and update as possible, at times we are a little busy to update our newer images and work on our website. For our latest wedding inspiration, please follo…

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A chat I attended a few weeks ago that stuck with me. One of the comment was how we went from using the word company to business... from sharing bread to busyness.

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Towards Purpose: Redesigning Business From Within

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Date: 2025-01-24T00:00:00 | Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Venue: Said Business School Park End Street Oxford OX1 1HP

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The story of a couple who bought the house of a serial killer and through humour helped the community overcome the trauma

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The House Is Innocent | 60 SECOND DOCS OFFICIAL SELECTION

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Tom and Barbara’s new house, 1462 F St. in Sacramento was the former home of infamous serial killer Dorothy Puente (Death House Landlady). Puente ran the property as a boarding house, where 7 bodies were found in her backyard.

From Director and Producer, Nicholas Coles:
“Dorothea Puente was a career criminal who lived a tragic life. She was orphaned at a young age, suffered from mental illness and abused – all experiences that can lead to a life of crime. She was in and out of jail her entire life. She married four times. Over time her crimes escalated to murder. While running a boarding house she murdered seven of her tenants and buried them in her yard. These were shadow people; people Dorothea took off the street, people that no one noticed were missing. If it wasn’t for a dogged social worker – Dorothea might never have been caught.

She wanted to be a “somebody.” She was constantly changing her name and trying to reinvent herself. She made herself into a pillar of the community - someone who attended political fundraisers, donated money to Hispanic causes and looked after the sick and homeless. But secretly she was murdering her tenants, burying their bodies in her backyard, and cashing their social security to fund an extravagant, albeit altruistic lifestyle. Everything about her and her story is full of contradictions. Dorothea maintained her innocence right until the end, even after she published “Cooking With a Serial Killer.” She died in prison in 2011 at age 82.
 
Tom and Barbara reinvented the house into a sunnier Sacramento landmark and brought together the community around it. This house of horrors is now filled with joy and its infamy can help other people. Since the film was finished Tom has added one more sign to the house. It says: ‘The House is Innocent.’”

Discover new films with 60 Second Docs Official Selection -- our favorite short docs we didn't make.

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I only ever really doubt myself when I let outside perspective get me... and job search definitely does that to you.

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It's a strange sensation... feeling completely wrapped in this muted light. As if it's giving you time to transition from night to day in serenity.

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Teaching my friends how to make crepes...

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Philosophy encyclopedia in form of a comic book

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Philosophy encyclopedia in form of a comic book

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Only the French can do that!

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Brought back from Tahiti and still one of my favourite things

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Came back with us from New York because my husband loves it. Keep telling everyone that I am a genius lol

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The podcast I listen to everyday from French journalists

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L'Heure du Monde (Original Podcast Soundtrack)

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L'Heure du Monde (Original Podcast Soundtrack)

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Love rum, love vintage illustration even more...

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Love rum, love vintage illustration even more...

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Cherry on top... It comes from Guyana, my mum's home

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Somewhere I volunteer, a project joining sustainability and community

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We run a library of things, repair cafés and online sharing, to help people consume & waste less, doing our bit to solve the climate crisis.

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Always a fan of Shakespeare with a pinch of salt!

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Hamlet with Prince Charles and Benedict Cumberbatch | Shakespeare Live! From the RSC - BBC

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“The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.”

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Domestic and commercial wood collections; Sale of reclaimed wood for DIY and furniture in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Home of Wood to Work.

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The world is your oyster...

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584k Followers, 623 Following, 423 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Gab Bois (@gabbois)

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A small knife for small plates!

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In the Brdy Mountains region of Bohemia, a military project had damaged a local ecosystem. A costly revitalization project had been under consideration for several years. Now, it’s no longer needed: in just three years, “six to eight beavers, no more,” built a dam exactly where it was needed, saving the Czech government the equivalent of 1.2 million euros.

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Un barrage au bon endroit : en Tchéquie, une poignée de castors soulagent les finances publiques

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Dans la région des monts de Brdy, en Bohême, un projet militaire avait dégradé un écosystème local. Un coûteux projet de revitalisation était à l’étude depuis p…

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French farmers say no to the government and turn all the villages signs upside down!

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I forget sometimes

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L'effet Trump peut-il bouleverser le Moyen-Orient ?

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Listen to this episode from Géopolitique on Spotify. Le 19 janvier 2025 voyait l'entrée en vigueur de l'accord intervenu entre le gouvernement israélien et le Hamas. Un accord de trêve davantage qu'un accord scellant la fin du conflit. Beaucoup de choses restent en effet à négocier. L'accord comporte trois phases.

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La Planche est un lieu dédié au matériau bois où se mêlent artisans,concepteurs et grand public. Mutualisation d’espaces, d’outils, atelier objet et technique, coworking…

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Spring before spring... mimosas, full colour!

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Spring before spring... mimosas, full colour!

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"You are a translator. Translation is about words and writing, yet you seem to know and understand a lot about technology"

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Why mixing praise and criticism does not work

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Why mixing praise and criticism does not work

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Why Mixing Praise and Criticism Is Ruining Your Feedback
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Most leaders want to give feedback that's both honest and effective. But there's a common habit that actually undermines feedback and makes it ineffective: mixing compliments with criticism.

The Problem with the "Compliment Sandwich"

You've seen it before-the classic compliment sandwich: "You're doing great work... but you really need to step it up... but I know you'll figure it out." Or, "You're a great team player... but your reports are always late... but we appreciate your dedication."

It's a well-intentioned approach. Managers think they're softening the blow by cushioning criticism with praise. But in reality, they're doing the opposite: they're training employees to distrust compliments altogether.

The Psychology Behind Why This Approach Fails

A Leadership IQ study found that 63% of employees prefer to receive negative feedback as candid, unvarnished facts-without compliments attached.

When you give someone a compliment immediately before criticism, their brain starts associating praise with impending negative feedback, making them distrust positive remarks. It's a psychological trap. Just like Pavlov's dogs learned to associate a bell with food, employees learn to associate praise with an incoming critique. Over time, the moment they hear a compliment, they instinctively brace for the "but" that's about to follow. The praise becomes meaningless, and the constructive feedback gets lost in the mental confusion.

The Cycle Of Distrust From Mixing Praise and Criticism
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The "Compliment Sandwich" Does More Harm Than Good

If you've ever been on the receiving end of a compliment sandwich, you know how it feels. Instead of making criticism easier to hear, it makes you suspicious of every positive remark you get.

Employees start thinking: "Are they only saying something nice because they're about to criticize me?" "Do they actually think I'm doing well, or is this just a setup?" "Should I ignore the praise and just focus on the bad news?"

The intent was to make feedback more palatable. But the effect is that praise loses its meaning, and criticism gets diluted to the point of uselessness.

The Right Way to Give Feedback

The fix is simple: keep compliments purely positive and criticism purely constructive.

If you have praise, say it separately-without a "but." Don't say: "You've been a great asset to the team, but your last project missed the deadline." Instead, say: "You've been a great asset to the team." Address the deadline issue separately.

If you have criticism, give the facts clearly and directly. Don't say: "You're very talented, but your presentations need work." Instead, say: "Your presentations need more structure and clarity. Let's work on improving that together."

By separating the two, you ensure that compliments feel genuine and criticism is actually useful. This approach fosters a culture of trust, where employees feel valued for their strengths and understand exactly where they need improvement. As a result, you'll see morale increase, engagement improve, and employees are more likely to act on feedback rather than dismissing it as confusing.

Why Employees Want Candid Feedback

Many managers soften feedback because they think employees will react badly to direct criticism. But research doesn't support that fear. A Leadership IQ study found that employees who receive direct, candid feedback are 40% more engaged and 30% more likely to improve their performance.

The reason? People want to know where they stand. When feedback is clear, they can act on it. When it's wrapped in fluff, they walk away confused and unsure of what to do next.

The Leadership Impact of Clear Feedback

Great leaders don't dilute their feedback with unnecessary softeners. They respect their employees enough to be honest, and they know that clarity is a form of kindness.

Here's what clear and separate feedback looks like in action:

Pure praise: "Your client presentations have been outstanding lately. The way you explain complex ideas is really resonating with our customers."

Pure constructive criticism: "Your last report contained several errors in the data. Let's go over how the accuracy can be improved for next time."

No mixed signals. No unnecessary cushioning. Just honest, useful communication. For example, when an employee receives direct feedback such as, 'Your attention to detail on the last project was excellent,' without an attached critique, they can fully absorb the praise. Likewise, when told, 'Your reports need more clarity and structure,' they can focus on improvement without second-guessing the feedback's sincerity.

The Bottom Line

If you want to be a leader who truly helps people grow, stop mixing compliments with criticism. Keep compliments separate and genuine. Deliver criticism clearly and constructively. Trust that employees value directness over sugarcoating.

The best feedback isn't wrapped in fluff; it's clear, fair, and actually useful. By delivering praise and criticism separately, you ensure that employees trust positive reinforcement and can act on constructive feedback with confidence. A direct, honest approach helps build a culture of transparency and growth.

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Why Mixing Praise And Criticism Is Ruining Your Feedback

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Most leaders want to give feedback that's both honest and effective. But there's a habit that ruins feedback: mixing compliments with criticism.

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A long time ago, I had the honor of interpreting for the founder of the Library on Wheels for Nonviolence and Peace. A man who despite being tortured and deprived of what he owns, decided to turn to peace and education to reconcile people. A true lecture in humanity.

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Library on Wheels for Nonviolence and Peace - LOWNP

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Library on Wheels for Nonviolence and Peace - LOWNP. 1,141 likes. LOWNP located in Hebron, offers educational programs and serves as an active library interested in promoting nonviolence and peace…

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Tom Raffield | Luxury British Wooden Lighting & Furniture Designer

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Handmade, Steam Bent, Wooden Lighting And Furniture, Sustainably Crafted In Cornwall, UK by Tom Raffield. Contemporary, Designer, Luxury Homeware.

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Reverand King on Education vs Propaganda

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Your core strengths revolve around intelligence, adaptability, generosity, and leadership. You thrive in international, dynamic environments but struggle with rigid structures and self-doubt. People deeply value your perspective and support, seeing you as a trusted advisor, mentor, and problem solver.

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Fair trade from around the world in the next village!

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Fair trade from around the world in the next village!

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We began 15 years ago because there was nothing available for children, especially those in more vulnerable situations. Today we have gone back to our core fundamentals which are learning through technology, not the technology in itself. Technology is a means, not an objective. We are back to enable development of higher level thinking skills. The objective is to enable learning opportunities so children can transform their environments, societies and realities.

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We began 15 years ago because there was nothing available for children, especially those in more vulnerable situations. Today we have gone back to our core fundamentals which are learning through technology, not the technology in itself. Technology is a means, not an objective. We are back to enable development of higher level thinking skills.

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Designer Yves Béhar digs up his creative roots to discuss some of the iconic objects he’s created (the Leaf lamp, the Jawbone headset). Then he turns to the witty, surprising, elegant objects he’s working on now -- including the ”$100 laptop.”

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With her signature wit and wisdom, Emily Levine meets her ultimate challenge as a comedian/philosopher: she makes dying funny. In this personal talk, she takes us on her journey to make friends with reality -- and peace with death. Life is an enormous gift, Levine says: "You enrich it as best you can, and then you give it back."

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Through this creative collaboration, the power of visual and auditory storytelling will come to life, exploring the iconic narratives of the Black liberation movements across continents during the 1980s, complimented by musicianBlackmale Beats' live music soundtrack, creating a multi-sensory experience to enhance the photographic themes including:
The Power of Music: Sounds of Social Change.
Community Resilience: Strength in Unity.
A Journey of Community: From the UK to Jamaica.
Voices of Resistance: Black Activism in the 1980s.

The talk promises an engaging and reflective journey through this pivotal period of Black photography making, and its place in reflecting global Black history.

From the vibrant music scenes of Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, and Nina Simone, Ian's images explore how music became a potent tool for social change globally, in contrast to the strength and resilience of UK Black community captured on the streets of London. Ian and Ayesha will draw on prominent luminaries James Baldwin, Angela Davis, and Kwame Ture and other notable revolutionaries, further deepening our understanding of how Ian's work captured Black struggle worldwide. This immersive retrospective also reflects on how Ian's photography resonates today, as contemporary movements for social justice draw inspiration from the same spirit of rebellion, creativity, and solidarity.

See 'Download Programme' for further information.

The Music Is Black: A British Story

Header image: Reggae deejay I-Roy with his classic Ford car in London. ©photograph Ian Watts

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Black Photography: 1980s Rebellion to Renaissance Through the Lens of Ian Watts - V&A Academy Talk at V&A South Kensington · V&A

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Join photographer Ian Watts in conversation with independent curator Ayesha Adonais as they explore Ian's unseen photographic archive from the 1980s, set against a music soundtrack with project collaborator Blackmale Beats.

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China and Africa,  a realistic view on the relationship

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China and Africa,  a realistic view on the relationship

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A talk given by Professor Janne Haaland Matlary of the University of Oslo and visiting fellow at the Changing Character of War Programme, Oxford, to the Global Directions research group at Merton College.

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How digital culture is reshaping our faces and bodies

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Frank, funny and meticulous, leading social scientist Keon West lays out the striking facts we know about racism.

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Welcome to the V&A - the family of art, design and performance museums

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Learn how to talk to your AI to get the responses you need - with Izzy Mohammed, Comms & Marketing Manager at the Skoll Centre

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Lois Shearing ‘Pink-Pilled: Women and the Far Right’ with Julia Ebner

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A daring investigation into how women are recruited by the far right online. Chaired by Dr Julia Ebner

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Ash Sarkar ‘Minority Rule’ with Sarah Stein Lubrano

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Ash Sarkar explores how the Minority Rule project has taken over our politics by stoking fear and panic in our media landscape.

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Making my own table, in a woodwork coworking!!!!

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Making my own table, in a woodwork coworking!!!!

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In Europe, where many trains are electric, the emissions from rail travel can be as much as 10 times less than flying.

Photograph by Getty Images

What's sustainable travel?
Sustainable travel is about travelling in a way that's sensitive to the climate and nature emergencies while ensuring that the wellbeing of the places we visit gain long-term benefit from us travelling there. It's a balancing act between maximising the positives of travel while reducing or eliminating the negatives.

What's happening and why?
The concentration of carbon dioxide currently in the atmosphere is well over 400 parts per million higher than at any time in at least 800,000 years - and it's still increasing, causing global temperatures to rise. The consensus is that a rise of just 1.5C will cause dangerous warming of the planet. The stability of our world's climate hinges on whether we can keep this small rise in global temperatures in check and time's running out. This is the decade that counts.

How does this impact the natural world?
Commensurate with the climate crisis is the nature emergency: worldwide, 1 million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction due to the intensification of agriculture and forestry, resource extraction, hunting, invasive species, urban sprawl, pollution and climate change. Yet, this is not just about the disappearance of remote rainforests or polar bears at the extremities of the planet - habitat and biodiversity loss are happening on a colossal scale in the UK, to our hedgerows and forests, our garden birds, and the fish in our seas.

What can you do about it?
Being a sustainable traveller is not about making grand, one-off gestures, it's a state of mind, an ongoing attitude to conscious adventure that influences all aspects of how we holiday, including what we pack in our luggage and how we travel out to destinations, as well as the choice of hotels and activities we take part in while we're there.

The nature emergency, which is commensurate with the climate crisis, affects us all.

Photograph by Getty Images

How do I even get started?
To begin with, consider packing less: travelling lighter will reduce the chances of having to dispose of items; it makes it much easier to travel around, especially on foot, by bike or on public transport; and it's more fuel efficient - especially noticeable if you're travelling in an electric car. A useful device for packing economically is to consider the three Rs: Reduce: What can I get away with not taking; are there items that can double up for several uses? Reuse: What can I take that I can reuse over and over again? Recycle: What can I take that can be recycled once I've finished using it? Try to avoid taking single-use plastic, such as bottles, bags and straws, which break down over time into tiny microplastics that enter the food chain when they're consumed by marine wildlife and ultimately cause serious health issues for humans. Instead, pack a refillable water bottle, coffee cup, Tupperware containers for food and toiletries, and a shopping bag - it'll be handy not just as a replacement for buying a plastic bag at a supermarket, but also when you're out buying food and groceries at a local market.

What's the most important change that I can make?
The single more significant way to reduce the carbon emissions of travelling is to tackle the transport portion, which is often responsible for at least 70% of the carbon emissions of a holiday. The most effective way to do this is to reduce the distance travelled and to travel in a way that burns less or, even better, no fossil fuels, using more sustainable modes of transport; or by not travelling in a vehicle at all, choosing instead to travel on foot, by bike or under sail. There's a steep difference in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by aeroplanes compared with most land-based vehicles. There are concerted efforts to decarbonise air travel using alternative fuels and methods of propulsion (such as via electricity and hydrogen), but even the most optimistic predictions support that this change is at least a decade away for most airlines. For the time being, the emissions from just one long-haul flight can be more than those caused by someone driving a standard petrol car for a whole year. Taking the train within the UK emits about six times less than flying and taking the bus emits about nine times less. In Europe, where many trains (including Eurostar) are electric, the emissions from rail travel can be as much as 10 times less than flying.

And what if I do need to fly?
If you do fly, bear in mind that there's quite a large disparity between the carbon emissions of aircraft and the operating procedures of airlines, so do use online tools such as the 'Greener Choices' label on the search results provided by the flight search engine skyscanner.net, which flags up those flights that have less than average emissions.

While flying continues to be such a large polluter, consider adopting a more selective approach to flying: just as with the flexitarian approach to food where you eat a mainly plant-based diet and only occasionally eat lean meat and sustainably sourced fish, a similar attitude to flying could be that you mainly travel overland and only occasionally fly, staying for longer, and making the most of the flight by choosing a positive-impact holiday that benefits nature conservation and/or genuinely benefits the wellbeing of local communities.

What does my carbon impact look like once I get to a destination?
There are other factors that will affect your carbon emissions when you're at the destination, including your choice of hotel and the food you eat. The average carbon footprint of a night in a typical hotel in the UK is about 31.1kg CO2, according to the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative, so choosing a hotel that has lower than average carbon emissions can make a significant difference to your holiday's footprint. Thankfully it's becoming easier to find green accommodation - keep an eye out for the green filters on specialist accommodation booking sites, such as Airbnb's 'off-the-grid', Sawday's 'Sustainable stars' and i-escape's 'eco rating', there are several online agencies that specialise in green accommodation, such as fairbnb.coop and myecostay.eu, and even the big online agencies, such as Booking.com, TripAdvisor and Google, now flag up eco-certified hotels in their search results. Many of these eco-certified accommodations do much more than reducing their carbon emissions, they'll also reduce the amount of waste they send to landfill and reduce the use of chemicals and the amount of water they use.

Feasting on local, seasonal food washed down with the local tipple conveys a sense of place better than any travel brochure. It's also much better for the environment as there are significant emissions of carbon arising from the 'food miles' associated with transporting food great distances. Whether it's freshly baked bread for breakfast, salad from the local market for lunch, or the catch of the day at the nearby restaurant, choosing local isn't just good for the planet, it's also healthier and a great way to put money into the local community.

Where to go
Some of the most colourful cities in Europe are a great choice for a green break, such as Bristol, Angers, Nantes, Zurich, Ljubljana and Copenhagen. Here, pragmatic local authorities are implementing the circular economy to create sustainable transport, housing and economic development policies that are accelerating their transition to net zero, which has the knock-on effect of improving the experience for sustainable travellers. For example, regenerative wetlands and connected green spaces help manage storm water, air quality and improve biodiversity, but also provide wonderful green sanctuaries that are great for appreciating urban nature or for just chilling out in parks and gardens across urban villages.

And how to get around?
Countries that have a modern, high-speed rail infrastructure make it easy to travel with a lower carbon footprint. Switzerland has an extensive public transport network across the country (the Swiss Travel Pass provides free admission to 500 museums as well as unlimited travel on trains, bus, boat and public transport in cities), while France, Spain, Italy and Germany have impressive high-speed rail networks, particularly between major cities.

What about long haul?
Further afield, some countries have made concerted efforts to include tourism in their sustainable development goals. Following decades of tree clearing for agriculture and livestock production, in the 1980s the Costa Rican government implemented policies that have halted and reversed this deforestation. Today, over half of Costa Rica's land is covered by forest, compared to just 26% in 1983, allowing it to make the most of the biodiversity in its rainforests and pioneer the concept of ecotourism, developing small-scale, high-end eco lodges that have contributed to the conservation of its rainforests. Guyana, too, is developing community-based ecotourism to fund the protection of its rainforests. Lodges such as Iwokrama River Lodge, Rewa Eco-Lodge and Surama Eco-Lodge enable visitors to enjoy the country's incredible biodiversity, while contributing to its conservation and to the livelihoods of remote communities.

Where can I look for more information?
Richard Hammond is a sustainable travel expert and founder of Green Traveller and the author of The Green Traveller: Conscious Adventure That Doesn't Cost the Earth (£18.99, Pavilion).
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How to travel better: a beginner's guide to sustainable travel in 2023 and beyond

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Sustainable, green, responsible - planet-friendly ways to explore the world are more popular than ever but how do you start to make better decisions when you travel? The first step is to understand what sustainable travel is and why it's important.

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Cap sur l'écovolontariat | Le voyage engagé pour la biodiversité

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Global warming, overtourism, mass tourism, the collapse of biodiversity... More than ever, tourism and travel are being blamed for the general degradation of the environment.
Yet travel remains an invaluable tool for promoting peace in the world, by enabling every citizen to come face to face with otherness. Many organizations, such as the World Tourism Organization (WTO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, are committed to promoting responsible, supportive and sustainable tourism. And this, with a view to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What is solidarity travel?

Solidarity travel is travel that respects the country visited from a cultural, economic and environmental point of view. The money you pay for your stay is reinjected into the local economy. The emphasis is on meeting and exchanging with the local population, and your ecological footprint is not disproportionately large.

The five pillars of solidarity travel

Involving local communities in the various phases of the tourism project

Encounters and respect for people, cultures and nature

A fairer distribution of the resources generated

Traveler awareness and preparation (waste management, resource management)

Local economic benefits.

What label for fair trade travel?

Association for Fair Tourism

The ATES (Association pour le Tourisme Equitable et Solidaire - Association for Fair and Solidarity-based Tourism) brings together players in the field of fair and solidarity-based tourism. Founded in 2006, it brings together tour operators committed to making travel a lever for development and international solidarity.
ATES issues a "Fair and Solidarity Tourism Guarantee" label, which guarantees travelers a unique travel experience that respects people and cultures. This Fair Tourism label was created in 2014 to guarantee travelers ethical and solidarity-based tourism in France and around the world. Today, 17 structures ( tour operators, accommodation, tourist offices and activity providers) carry the ATES label.

Working for responsible tourism

ATR has developed a label that guarantees that travel operators respect the commitments of responsible tourism, working together to improve travel quality.
Agir pour un tourisme responsable (ATR) has created an evaluation system for travel operators wishing not only to act for responsible tourism, but also to demonstrate their commitment. Travel operators are invited to provide proof of the actions they have put in place to promote responsible tourism.
Between 2006 and 2014, ATR entrusted AFAQ AFNOR with the implementation of a service commitment certification, the subject of a "Towards responsible tourism" referential.

Participative and committed travel

Participatory travel or tourism has a strong social and environmental dimension. It is born of a strong desire on the part of travelers to take concrete, positive action in the country they are visiting. In participatory tourism, the host population involves visitors in their daily activities. Participatory tourism is a way of reinventing the relationship with our hosts, emphasizing the richness of intercultural exchange.

Positive impact on biodiversity

The traveler who chooses this type of alternative stay is looking for a certain authenticity in human relations. They're also looking to have a positive impact on biodiversity. Very often, their action is directed towards environmental projects such as saving endangered species or planting trees.

Ecovolunteering, scientific travel, humanitarian travel

Ecovolunteering trips, scientific travel and humanitarian travel also fall under the participative and solidarity travel banner. These types of committed travel are, of course, part of the participative travel family. However, there are nuances. Scientific vacations, for example, are a concept invented and popularized by the NGO Objectif Sciences International (OSI). This NGO specializes in scientific holidays, science and participatory research. It believes that education is the driving force behind the Sustainable Development Goals. OSI offers a range of participatory science stays, for adults and minors.
Ecovolunteering, which has been developing since the early 2000s, was conceptualized by several associations, including Cybelle Planète, which led a participatory effort to create the ecovolunteering charter, in which Cap sur l'écovolontariat participated.

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Solidarity travel is a trip that respects the cultural, economic and environmental aspects of the country visited. The traveler seeks to have a positive impact.

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