While the development of early warning systems and resilient homes allows citizens to be protected, a new kayak route is helping to promote the island as a sustainable tourist destination, the renowned website reported.
The new Waitukubuli Sea Trail kayak route stretches for more than 60km along Dominica's scenic west coast, showcasing charming communities, secluded beaches, stunning landscapes and local cuisine.
He also emphasized that the Caribbean territory already boasts the longest hiking route in the Caribbean and that its commitment to sustainability goes beyond tourism and improves the overall quality of life of its residents.
Following the impacts of Typhoon Erika in 2015 and Hurricane Maria in 2017, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit's government initiated robust infrastructure projects with a focus on climate resilience, following the “Build Back Better” philosophy.
Another relevant initiative for BBC Travel was Saba, the smallest special municipality in the Netherlands, which it described as an emerging “champion of sustainable tourism in the Caribbean” in terms of the range of resources and measures currently in place.
The portal highlighted the existence of a solar farm, a recycling system, a marine park, the ban on single-use plastics and a water bottling plant, positioning Saba as “a place of hope for the health of the oceans”.
Several environmental projects run by the Sea & Learn Foundation include research into fluorescent scorpions and monitoring the growth of endemic orchids, BBC Travel also noted.
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