Galapagos evolving - July 2007
Over the last 15 years, rapid economic change has altered the social, cultural and ecological fabric of the islands. The existing direction of development in Galapagos will not result in their long-term conservation.
Tourism must lead the challenge in Galapagos - March 2007
Tourism companies are critical to achieving the vision of conservation and sustainable development in Galapagos. They share a bottom line interest in conserving the resource on which their businesses depend and this is a strong incentive for working holistically, both together and with other stakeholders ...
Be a part of the solution - December 2006
The international community has historically been concerned with the protection of Galapagos. However it has often been forgotten that the most damaging changes here have been driven by international markets and the globalization of the islands ...
A century of concern for Galapagos - July 2006
During the 1950s, significant strides were made to make Galapagos a protected area, building on earlier efforts in the 1930s. This was a direct result of recommendations made by a dedicated group of individuals ...
People who benefit from conservation will conserve - February 2006
Over the past 15 years, Galapagos has seen a lucrative sea cucumber fishery boom and bust. In the same time period, tourism has doubled in the Islands. Yet despite increases in financial flows, conflict, discord, and inequity have marked the recent history of Galapagos.
Where is tourism going in Galapagos? - November 2005
Galapagos is undergoing an accelerating cycle of economic and population growth driven by external markets. These changes bring with them increased threats to local biodiversity.
Can the future of Galapagos be different? - July 2005
In Galapagos, the recent rapid increases in human population and flows of visitors have created new development and conservation challenges.