Evangelia Papoutsaki MA Leeds, PhD Cardiff, MRSNZ

The Amami Islands, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site since 2021, face complex challenges in reconciling economic development with...

“They’re building another tunnel!” And like clockwork, I respond: “What?! Another one?! Why?!”  

...it made me think, is that the kind of tourism Amami Oshima, Japan’s newest UNESCO World Natural Heritage site wants or even needs?

But islands, contrary to popular belief, are not isolated. They are living, breathing ecosystems, intimately connected to the oceans...

Our journey began with a boat ride from the river mouth, taking us upstream through breathtaking scenery.