Understanding the Age of Extinction
We are living through a biodiversity crisis, or what scientists are calling the ‘sixth mass extinction’, as around 1 million species face extinction, many within decades.
May 7th 2021
Wildlife conservation, community and environmental volunteer projects and internships worldwide
Blog : World Trends
Is Remote Working Sustainable?
For the lucky, the Monday – Friday routine is not only a paycheck but a way to find active fulfilment. For others, Monday brings an undesired responsibility to society. However you feel about your job, it is likely that over the last 12 months your ways of working have changed for better or worse. As […]
April 5th 2021
The COVID-19 impact on the UK’s travel & tourism industry
Covid-19 has had an extensive impact on travel and tourism in the UK, but hopes are the vaccine will offer a means for the industry to get back on its feet.
February 15th 2021
Environmental crime during Covid lockdowns
Covid pandemic lockdowns have not in all cases had a positive impact on wildlife and conservation around the world, due to lack of protection in these areas.
February 5th 2021
Top 5 countries for the plant based traveller
In celebration of Veganuary, WorkingAbroad blogger, Maisie shares her top 5 countries, where you can immerse yourself whilst savouring some of the most incredible local delicacies.
January 28th 2021
Melting ice sheets in the Southern Ocean – A reason to be positive?
The Southern Ocean could play a role in the fight against climate change, according to WorkingAbroad blogger Barnaby Bourton, by sequestering carbon through iron fertilisation.
December 22nd 2020
Battling Heartbreak and Despair with Hope, and the ‘little things’ in Life
WorkingAbroad director, Vicky McNeil, brings a personal account of how Covid-19 is threatening decades of work in the eco-volunteering sector, as the pandemic brings much uncertainty about the future.
July 1st 2020
Help and Hope – Finding a Future amidst the impact of Covid-19
Conservation and community projects are feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, as it has hit the travel and volunteer industry greatly. Read how you can help us and our partners to get through this global crisis.
May 11th 2020
Coronavirus Update for Volunteering Abroad
An update on the coronavirus outbreak and implications for volunteering abroad.
March 4th 2020