Editorial & Sponsorship Policy
Blue Flag News exists to keep the Blue Flag network informed and to give the press a reliable reference. That only works if our readers can trust every word. This policy explains how we keep editorial work and commercial support strictly separate.
1. Editorial independence
News coverage — what we publish, how we report it, and which countries or stories we prioritise — is decided exclusively by our editorial team. Sponsors, supporters and advertisers have no influence over news content, and coverage can never be bought, in any form.
2. Verified sources, always
Every news item is based on official FEE sources, national operator announcements or verifiable press reports, with the source cited at the foot of each article. We publish our own summaries; we do not republish third-party texts.
3. Sponsored content is always labelled
Paid formats — Country Spotlights, Destination of the Month, directory listings and newsletter sponsorships — carry a visible "SPONSORED" label. If it is paid, it says so. No exceptions.
4. No FEE endorsement
Blue Flag is a registered trademark of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Sponsorship of Blue Flag News does not imply certification, endorsement or approval by FEE or by the Blue Flag programme, and sponsors may not present it as such.
5. Where the money goes
50% of proceeds from sponsorships and listings fund environmental education activities in the South Atlantic, through the Blue Flag programmes of Argentina and Uruguay. We publish an annual impact report detailing the activities financed.