Community Conservation - Loggerhead Turtles
An integral part of the Simpson Philosophy is “to work in harmony with local communities, to respect their culture, tradition and environment”. So we have decided to support a number of charitable conservation and environmental causes as part of our business practice. In each country we feature, Simpson Travel has pledged a pound per passenger to support projects which, working with the local community, we think will help to protect and enhance the area’s heritage. Friends of Conservation

Loggerhead Turtles
In Sicily, Simpson Travel is proud to support a special local conservation project called Progetto Caretta Caretta whose aim is to safeguard the population of Loggerhead Turtles resident in the Sicilian Pelagic Islands. The main objectives of the foundation are to minimize disturbance in these areas and ensure the species survival, protect their nests and nest sites, reduce deaths from fishing nets and to increase local and regional awareness. You can visit their website at www.progettocarettacaretta.it

Friends of Conservation - You too can help.
Simpson Travel is pleased to support Friends of Conservation (FOC).

Founded in 1982 to help prevent wildlife and habitat degradation in East Africa, FOC has expanded to cover projects around the world, including not only wildlife, but also the local communities whose lives are entwined with the wildlife and habitats they work to protect.

It is generally acknowledged that human activity, including travel, is leading to “global warming”. The dramatic release of carbon from burning fossil fuels and from clearing vegetation has led to a 31% increase in concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide compared to pre- industrial concentration.

Flying is the most carbon intensive way to travel. Aviation at present accounts for 3% of greenhouse gases and generates nearly as much carbon dioxide in one year as the total population of Africa. Moreover air travel is growing faster than any other form of transport.
 
Donate Now – Equalise Your Carbon Emissions
If you would like to help “offset” some of the effects of your journey then you can do so by supporting FOC projects that either extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or reduce harmful emissions entering the atmosphere. Please visit www.foc-uk.com to see how to donate and become a member, or telephone 020 7603 5024. The carbon offset schemes can be found on their website under www.foc-uk.com/carbonoffsetprojects.asp
Simpson Travel - The Road Less Travelled
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