Sustainable Tourism in GalapagosGalapagos Conservancy, Inc. 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 energyRecycle and treat waste materialSource locally-produced productsHire 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.