Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
If you ever find yourself constantly thinking about the effects of pollution and reading every news article about the devastating effects of climate change and biodiversity loss, chances are you’re going through eco-anxiety, and it’s completely normal to go through it. But worrying does more harm than good. Eco-anxiety is starting to take a toll […]
May 15th 2023
As September comes to an end and we head into October, we see the end of Great Big Green Week (GBGW) in the UK. Organised by The Climate Coalition, GBGW celebrates community climate action and brings together national organisations, businesses and the media to put pressure on the Government to make tackling climate change and […]
October 11th 2022
In recent years the idea of community has been highlighted as the glimmer of hope keeping us all going through tough times. When the world begins to bend back into the more familiar shape we’re used to, it’s often easy to overlook those that supported us through uncertainty. Sometimes we forget about the true importance […]
October 3rd 2022
Aviation accounts for 2.1% of the world’s entire CO2 emissions, although due to radiative forcing and contrails, new research suggests this number could be higher than 4%. Decarbonising the aviation industry is vital to achieving net zero. Additionally, despite the global pandemic grounding planes for two years, the industry is set to make a full […]
September 9th 2022
Are you interested in learning about and volunteering in sustainable agriculture projects abroad? If so, then look no further than our Deep Ecology and Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Costa Rica. Here you will learn the wonders of regenerative farming, and by being involved, you could have a greater positive impact on the environment than you […]
August 8th 2022
For the first time ever, human-made materials, including plastics, have exceeded the weight of all living things. There is now twice as much plastic on the planet as there are animals. The time for change is well overdue. The world may well be approaching an irreversible tipping point when it comes to plastic pollution – […]
September 2nd 2021
As the changing, challenging tide of Covid-19 starts to subside in many countries, the hopes and dreams of many of us turn to the travel and volunteering opportunities that have been closed for so many – too many – seasons. For many people, this summer’s adventuring will be their first solo time abroad, and for […]
April 8th 2021
There are few things more rewarding in life than caring for an animal, particularly when that animal can communicate in ways so like us. Here we discuss how to responsibly care for rescued primates when working abroad, and how best to assist animal sanctuaries to support those in need.
March 29th 2021
In this post, WorkingAbroad blogger Tess Morgan explores the issues surrounding monkeys in urban India and tips for ethical tourism.
January 4th 2018
