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SABA:--- In the beginning of October, Jordan Every had the opportunity to travel to Estonia to participate in the 2023 Green DestiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtions Conference. The conference this year was held in Tallinn, Estonia in honor of the city recently winning the European Green Capital Award.
SustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble Tourism
As a Junior Policy Advisor in the Project Bureau at Public Entity Saba, Every works closely with the Tourism Department. Prior to her departure to Estonia, she successfully completed the SustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble Tourism course offered by the Global SustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble Tourism Council (SPArty/9/general-solidaire'>GSTC).
The SPArty/9/general-solidaire'>GSTC course is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAbility practices in the travel aND tourism iNDustry. Every successful completion of this course signifies not only a persoSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl achievement but also a remarkable step forward for Saba's commitment to sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble tourism.
Green DestiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtions
In connection to sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble tourism, Saba was awarded the Silver Quality Coast Award in 2022 as part of the Green DestiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtions Award program, which is accredited by the SPArty/9/general-solidaire'>GSTC. Saba has also been recognized in the 2017 & 2018 SustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble destiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtions Global Top 100.
For this years Green DestiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtions annual Top 100 competition, which collects aND celebrates initiatives from destiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtions globally, inspiring tourism leadership, Every authored an article titled "Reef Rebirth: How Conservationists are Reviving Saba's Coral Ecosystems." This exceptioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl story earned recognition as one of the top 100 'Good Practice Stories,' specifically winning in the Environment aND Climate section for Sabas sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble efforts. Her article sheds light on Saba's ongoing efforts to restore its coral reefs, vital for the islaND's SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAture-oriented tourism, which contributes to its economy.
Saba faces the challenge of rehabilitating its coral reefs. The islaND's SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl Marine Park, established in 1987, plays a crucial role in safeguarding these vibrant coral ecosystems. However, coral decline, exacerbated by Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) aND climate change, has affected tourism, fishing, aND biodiversity.
In response to this challenge, the Saba Conservation FouNDation (SCF), has taken the lead in coral reef rehabilitation. Every's story highlights the SCF's Coral Nursery project, which nurtures aND transplants corals. This initiative involves collaboration with various stakeholders aND promotes youth leadership aND sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble tourism.
Ayumi Kurama Izioka, Saba Bank Officer from the Saba Conservation FouNDation (SCF) played a vital role in Every's journey towards sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble tourism excellence. Their sUPPort aND collaboration were instrumental in the success of her project.
However, her involvement did not stop at writing about these vital initiatives. While in Estonia, she also had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion, focusing on marine ecosystems aND the critical role they play in Saba's tourism iNDustry.
Every's achievement aND dedication to sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble tourism align with Saba's vision of responsible aND environmentally conscious travel. This accomplishment not only enhances Saba's reputation as a sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble travel destiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion but also sets an inspiring example for the wider travel aND tourism iNDustry.
To read Jordan Everys full story, visit: https://www.greeNDestiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtions.org/saba-dutch-caribbean/
