MATEO'S IDEA: Transforming tourism through eco-friendly bus tours
+ What is your name?
Mateo Jackson
+ Are you submitting as a team or as an individual?
Individual submission
+ Where are you located?
Belgium
+ In one sentence, tell us about your idea.
Buslunteer combines eco-friendly travel with community projects, offering unique bus tours where volunteers explore destinations, engage in local initiatives, and create impactful social media content.
+ Describe your ideal collaborative partner or partners.
My ideal collaborative partners would be those with experience in launching sustainable travel or community project initiatives, organizations that can provide mentorship and funding, and connections with government programs supporting eco-friendly tourism and social impact ventures.
+ What is the most immediate or most pressing challenge you're facing right now?
The most immediate challenge we're facing in finding the right collaborator is identifying partners who have the expertise and resources to help scale our model of sustainable travel and community projects globally.
+ What is it about your idea that makes you feel good?
What makes me feel good about Buslunteer is knowing that we're creating an awesome way for people to travel responsibly while making a real, positive impact.
+ What makes your idea innovative? Why has no one ever done it before?
Our idea, Buslunteer, is innovative because it uniquely combines eco-friendly travel with hands-on community projects, allowing travelers to make a tangible impact while exploring new places.
+ Who will benefit the most from your idea?
Our idea will benefit multiple groups: travelers, local communities, the environment, influencers, and brands.
+ At Sigmund, we are interested in ideas at the intersection of People, Planet, and Profit. How does your idea support these three categories?
People: Buslunteer enriches people's lives by offering meaningful travel experiences.
Planet: Our eco-friendly travel model promotes sustainable tourism.
Profit: Buslunteer generates revenue through volunteer fees, sponsorships, grants, and social media content.
+ Ideally, when would you launch this idea?
In a few months
+ Indicate which UN goals your idea relates to?
No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Climate Action, Responsible Consumption and Production, Peace and Justice Strong Institutions, Life on Land, Partnerships to achieve the Goal