旅行時對環境負責任的8個實踐之道（中英對照）

加拿大越洋航空（Air Transat）是全球永續旅遊委員會（Global Sustainable Tourism Council，GSTC）成員，是一家很努力推展永續旅遊的航空與旅行業者。其網站有一頁專責宣導永續旅遊，除了推薦有國際環保標章認證的酒店外，也有相關文章，以下是該文章的中文翻譯，歡迎參考。

旅行時對環境負責任的8個實踐之道

Eight tips on travelling responsibly

翻譯：賴鵬智

你不必為了要尊重地球及其生命而一定在簡陋小屋過夜，或是只能騎腳踏車環遊某國，其實無論是在何處旅遊，或是住宿與活動的方式，這裡有幾個叮嚀可以讓你的假期有「永續」意義而且充滿回憶。

You don’t need to sleep in a hut or travel a country by bike to respect the planet and its inhabitants. There are simpler ways to make your holiday as sustainable and memorable as possible, no matter the destination, type of accommodation or activities.

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Here’s how…

1. 選擇綠色旅宿

尋找有「全球永續旅遊委員會」認可的各種國際環保標章旅宿，這些標章所認證的旅宿對環境保護及在地居民的福祉都有所貢獻。

1. Choose green accommodations.

Look for hotels that are certified and recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, as they contribute to the protection of the environment and to the well-being of local populations.

2. 輕裝旅行

飛機愈重，耗用的油料及排放的溫室氣體就愈多。儘量減輕你行李的重量，就是減少你這趟飛行對氣候變遷的影響。

2. Travel light.

The heavier the aircraft, the greater its fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. By lightening your luggage load, you help minimize the impact of your flight on climate change.

3. 與在地連結

為什麼不多學習在地習俗及幾句方言？這會讓你與在地有更強的連結。

3. Connect with the locals.

Why not learn about the local customs and a few words in their native language? That will be a sure way to build stronger bonds.

4. 惜用在地資源

水、電力及燃料都是生活必需品，減少消耗就是協助保護旅遊地的資源。

4. Use your destination’s resources sparingly.

Water, electricity and fuel are vital, so reduce your consumption to help conserve them.

5. 促進在地經濟

參加有助於在地生計的旅遊活動。例如向在地匠師或藝術家購買紀念品、僱用在地導遊、光顧在地人經營的酒吧或餐廳。

5. Encourage the local economy.

Participate in touristic activities that benefit the inhabitants. For example, buy souvenirs from local artisans and artists, hire local guides for your excursions, and frequent bars and restaurants operated by locals.

6. 尊重在地人

不要奇裝異服，穿著適當的服飾以尊崇當地風俗，拍人物照前應經過允許。而在地生活水準可能較為低落，隨身攜帶物品不要太過炫耀，以示尊重與善意，也能建立長期的交誼。

6. Respect your hosts.

Wear clothing that honours their local customs, and ask for permission before taking their photos. Also, the local standard of living may be lower than yours, so practising a little humility about your own belongings goes a long way.

7. 保護自然與文化遺產

不要亂丟垃圾，也不要在遺產地帶走珊瑚或石頭，不闖入禁止進入的場域，也不買由受脅物種製成的紀念品。確實遵守行為規範，你將確保這些珍貴的遺產能對未來的世世代代都有所助益。

7. Protect the natural and cultural heritage.

Do not litter, bring back corals or stones from heritage sites, venture into areas closed off to the public or buy souvenirs made from threatened species. This way, you help ensure that future generations can benefit from this heritage for a long time.

8. 防止任何形式的剝削

尋求合理的服務並支付公道的價格。無論到哪裡，一定尊重人權，並保護兒童及青少年避免被迫賣淫或性旅遊等任何形式的剝削。

8. Avoid any type of exploitation.

Ask for reasonable services and pay a fair price. No matter where you go, respect human rights and protect kids and teenagers from any type of exploitation, such as prostitution or sex tourism.

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