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What does “Sustainable Tourism” mean in Galapagos?
The Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) and the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism require that tour providers strive to make their businesses as environmentally friendly as possible. Galapagos tour providers must take steps to:
- Conserve water and energy
- Recycle and treat waste material
- Source locally-produced products
- Hire local employees, pay them a fair wage, and offer them additional training
Some companies go beyond simply complying with regulations and are proactive in their efforts to preserve Galapagos by supporting community and conservation projects. Galapagos Conservancy encourages visitors to Galapagos to travel with accredited, licensed tour providers with a strong commitment to Galapagos conservation. Our Travel Partners have corporate philosophies or are members of organizations that ensure adherence to strict environmental standards and social responsibility in their operations.
In 1979, the Galapagos Islands became the world’s first UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site — an honor bestowed upon our planet’s most magnificent places. Following a few simple rules is all it takes to experience the magnificence of the Islands in a sustainable way. From respecting the wildlife to purchasing souvenirs wisely, your choices will make a difference. Please review the Galapagos National Park rules before you travel to the Islands.
From when to travel, what to bring, how to get there and more, we are happy to help you plan your trip — and we have provided some guidelines for all of these questions and more.
Read more about creating a sustainable society in Galapagos.
Latest News
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BREAKING: Historic Declaration for Expansion of Galápagos Marine Reserve
11.01.21 November 1, 2021 Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso has just expanded marine... More >
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Galápagos Conservancy, Galápagos National Park Directorate Expand Partnership
10.21.21 October 22, 2021 A new agreement between Gal pagos Conservancy and the Gal... More >
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Outrage at Massacre of Giant Tortoises in Galápagos
10.08.21 October 13, 2021 Gal pagos Conservancy has received news of the shocking discovery... More >
Latest Blog Posts
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A Look Back at Education for Sustainability’s Tenth Teacher Institute
by Richard Knab It is a pleasure and honor to work with Gal pagos teachers... More >
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Q&A: The Art of Studying Scat
Although fighting to save some of the world s most iconic endangered... More >
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Joining the Global Conservation Community at the IUCN World Congress
By Paul Salaman, Gal pagos Conservancy President More than 5,700 conservation... More >
