{"id":2154,"date":"2021-06-07T20:23:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T18:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/?p=2154"},"modified":"2021-07-02T17:26:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T15:26:16","slug":"world-oceans-day-protect-the-oceans-by-travelling-sustainably","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/en\/world-oceans-day-protect-the-oceans-by-travelling-sustainably\/","title":{"rendered":"World Oceans Day: protect the oceans by traveling sustainably"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since 1992, World Oceans Day has been celebrated every 8 June<\/strong>, a date promoted by the UN<\/strong> to raise awareness of the importance of the oceans and the need to protect them. Wondering how you can do your part? Start by travelling sustainably<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this post we talk a bit more about this day and clue you in to some of KLM\u2019s<\/strong> initiatives to protect the oceans<\/strong>, the environment<\/strong> and the planet’s biodiversity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

World Oceans Day 2021<\/h2>\n

Seventy per cent of the Earth’s surface is covered in oceans<\/strong>, the true source of life on our planet. They provide 50% of our oxygen<\/strong>, are home to most of the earth’s biodiversity and are the main source of proteins for human sustenance.<\/p>\n

Many would be shocked to learn how much the oceans have deteriorated in recent years. For example, 90% of large fish stocks have declined<\/strong> and 50% of coral reefs have been destroyed<\/strong>. The situation is now extremely serious, so it is up to all of us to educate ourselves and change our habits to protect the oceans.<\/p>\n

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For these reasons, World Oceans Day<\/strong><\/a>, which in 2021 is anchored by the theme “The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods”<\/strong>, is key. Drawing attention to the threats facing this irreplaceable planetary asset, as well as our ability as humans to turn the tides, is more necessary than ever!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sustainable travel: a KLM initiative for our future<\/h2>\n

Air travel connects people and creates welfare and jobs worldwide, but unfortunately it also affects the environment<\/strong>. Before the pandemic, aviation was responsible for 2 to 3% of global man-made CO2 emissions and was also one of the most harshly criticised industries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, KLM has made great strides towards sustainability with the ambitious renewal of its fleet<\/strong>, featuring new aircraft models that favour much lower fuel consumption. Not only that, it has boosted its operational efficiency on the ground as well.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, with the launch of Fly Responsibly<\/strong><\/a>, the airline is making the world aware of its shared responsibility to achieve a more sustainable future for aviation:<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd we will continue to do so in the future because we can only succeed if we work together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

In this line, KLM invites society to collaborate every 8 June, World Oceans Day<\/strong>, in the protection of marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n

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For example, in 2019<\/strong> KLM participated in an outreach project<\/strong> created in cooperation with three travel bloggers (travelerproject.com<\/a>, viajadisfrutayayuda.org<\/a> and nadaincluido.com<\/a>) who launched the #LaBasuraNoDaLikes<\/a> (#RubbishDoesn’tGetLikes) initiative to encourage people to travel sustainably and with a purpose<\/strong>; to shed light on the serious state of marine pollution, and to promote responsible tourism practices.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/em>Certainly, we have not yet found all the answers. But we are absolutely determined to work with our partners to take the necessary steps towards a sustainable future for aviation.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Want to travel more sustainably?<\/strong><\/p>\n