Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change
The unique ecosystems that make up our most important destinations are under immediate threat from the changing world. A&K has always been crucially involved in conservation issues, but in 2007 intends, in partnership with the charity 'Friends of Conservation', to raise US$1 million for specific projects worldwide. What's more, we know how we're going to achieve this.
Throughout A&K's 40 years of operation, the environment has been a central priority. Since Geoffrey Kent pioneered his first Kenyan safari, tourism has always been seen as a way of protecting and preserving the natural world.
As A&K's destinations portfolio widens, our involvement with the environment is even more vital. From Antarctica to the Himalayas, fragile ecosystems are under increasing threat, with the most crucial challenge coming from global warming.
A&K is running a number of initiatives in 2007 to enable us to reach our goal of US$1 million. In July, Australia’s greatest ever middle distance runner, Craig Mottram and a team of staff and friends participated in the A&K walk-a-thon. On 30 November 2007 entries close to the A&K Climate Change Image competition. Enter an image for your chance to win a trip for two to Antarctica and to be published on the front page of The Australian Travel & Indulgence section in December.
Snow will be gone from Africa's highest peak by 2020
It is estimated that by the year 2020, there will be no glaciers left on Mount Kilimanjaro. An icon that has come to symbolize Africa's beauty could soon be a thing of the past.
Rising ocean temperatures are killing coral reefs
Global Warming has had a devastating impact on the world's coral reefs. Surface temperatures are increasing to unprecedented and sustained levels, killing off (or 'bleaching') more than 90% of the coral in many areas.
Polar ice caps are melting
From January-February 2002, the northern section of the Larsen B ice shelf, an area of 3,237 square kilometres, disintegrated in just 35 days. This was the largest collapse in 30 years.
HOW TO MAKE $1 MILLION
Donations per booking
For every holiday booked in 2007, A&K will donate the equivalent cost of planting and caring for a tree. Click here for more information.
How you can get involved
All donations gratefully received from you will support these projects. Click Here now to donate online, or to make a credit card donation over the phone, please call 1300 851 800 today.
Walk–a–thon
Create a team or support a walker by joining the CC Challenge Walk-a-thon click here for more information.
The Image of Climate Change
Support the CC Challenge and have the chance to win a trip to Antarctica click here for more information.
E–Newsletters
Regular updates to A&K clients on the CCC initiative. Click here to subscribe to receive the A&K e–newsletter.
Sundowner
We'll keep you informed on our progress via our quarterly magazine.