Eco Tourism
International Ecotourism Society an international organization that seeks to provide sustainable benefit for local cultures and conservation needs through travel and
tourism. The society's recent focus includes a travel consumer awareness campaign. Good website.

Green Travel a good internet starting point for ecotourism links; online mail-list
for discussion on ecotourism.

Ecoclub International ecotourism club uniting ecotourists, ecotourism experts and
ecotourism providers worldwide.


Ethical Tourism

ATES  : Association de Tourisme Equitable et Solidaire (France).

La rencontre et l’échange au cœur du voyage. Nombreuses destinations selon des formules de voyages variées : séjour au cœur d’un village, circuits culturels, randonnées, découverte de la faune et de la flore, logement chez l’habitant.  En commun : un projet culturel et social organisé autour des valeurs de solidarité et d’échange, de respect de la personne et des cultures au développement durable des territoires des populations d’accueil.  Les associations membres ont été sélectionné sur la base d’une grille de critères éthiques, exigeants et vérifiables.

Retour Foundation (www.retour.net) : a Dutch organization whose goal is to promote sustainable tourism. Retour has also developed a Tourism Planning Method which takes empowerment and participation of local people as its key elements.

Tourism Concern A UK based non-profit organisation that works for more
responsible and sustainable tourism.

Equations An Indian non-profit organisation established for research, training and promotion of holistic tourism and work htowards transforming the inherently expletive nature of mass commercial tourism.

CERT (Center for Environmentally Responsible Tourism) Runs an award-scheme for tour operators working towards high environmental standards.


Environment
Navdanya A Delhi based organisation, Navdanya works for conservation of bodiversity, promotion of poison free agriculture and fair trade.


Solidarity
Dakshinayan A non profit, non religious, organisation providing basic education
and health care to tribal and other rural communities in India. It also provides international and intercultural solidarity and a better understanding of myth and reality of "third world poverty" through its developement education programmes. A trustworthy organisation and an interesting website.
Contact person : Mr Siddharth Sanyal.

The Friends of Shekhawati A non profit association for the safeguard of the wall
paintings and heritage of Shekhawati region ( Rajasthan -India).The association is also involved in promoting a responsible tourism through awarness campain among tourists as well as locals.The Friends of Shekhawati also finances the education of children in need.

Aide et Action Association humanitaire pour l'éducation des enfants et le
développement du tiers-monde.


Various

Vegetarian Vacations - Veggie Holidays Directory Worldwide directory of tours, holidays and courses offering vegetarian or vegan food.