SDG 15 - Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss 

Costa Rica: Ecotourism

This program will promote a responsible, sustainable tourism experience and “green” travel best practices to impose minimal impact when visiting tourist destinations. The content will cover how to motivate and change travel behavior, visit destinations to assist in improving the well-being of local residents, support of local business to stimulate economic development, respect cultures and local traditions, and educate travelers on environmental awareness and ecological conservation.

Panama: Honors College Service Learning

This program will allow Honors College students to have service learning experiences in community organizations in the Uvita area that are focused on marine and coastal sustainability. Through their service learning, the students will engage in dialogue with Panamanians to learn about Panamanian society and culture as they learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These service experiences will provide students with multiple perspectives on the challenge of the UN Agenda for 2030 through sustained engagement with local community members engaged in environmental wo