Can tourism be nature-positive? How may businesses operate profitably while positively contributing to conservation goals for wildlife, habitats and communities? 

In this live webinar hosted by Mandai Nature, part of the Temasek Trust ecosystem, sustainable tourism experts discuss the concept of "conservation tourism" and real-life case studies.

Titled The Future of Conservation Tourism: Regenerating Nature and Empowering Communities in Southeast Asia, the session explored opportunities and pathways for conservation tourism — which is defined as commercial tourism that makes an ecologically significant net positive contribution to the effective conservation of biological diversity. 

Hear from Marjorie van Strien, co-author of the Promoting the Business of Conservation Tourism in Southeast Asia white paper; Anne-Kathrin Zschiegner, Head of Technical Assistance at The Long Run; and Willem Niemeijer, Founder and CEO of YAANA Ventures.

Moderating the session is Dr. Jessica Lee, Head of Avian Species Programme & Partnerships at Mandai Nature.

Watch the replay of the webinar:

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 06:00 – About Mandai Nature
• 07:55 – About the speakers
• 10:33 – What is conservation tourism?
• 21:09 – How businesses and investors can establish conservation tourism enterprises
• 23:31 – About The Long Run
• 30:51 – Collaboration is fundamental
• 42:24 – Tourism as an active player in conservation
• 44:27 – About YAANA Ventures
• 50:34 – Engaging expertise is crucial
• 59:00 – What do you think "conservation tourism" is about?
• 1:03:20 – Q&A