For most people on the planet right now, normal life has been curtailed in ways both banal and profound due to coronavirus. For the planet itself, however, life goes on.

From restoring endangered habitats to funding indigenous arts, Maria Shollenbarger shares in the latest newsletter for Prior Club, how impactful tourism initiatives continue — whether or not they’re open for business.

Learn how Longitude 131 under the guidance of James and Hayley Baillie are championing indigenous art at Australia’s heart.

“The objective–and running result to date,” the Baillies say, “is to allow the community’s artists to establish economic independence whilst conserving their art and culture, and [have] the resources to continue to share the skills and stories with their families. It demonstrates an economically viable future based on their cultural heritage and talent.”

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