African Pro-poor Tourism Development Centre – Making Tourism work for Communities
The ECOSYSTEMS CONSERVATION THROUGH TOURISM Program harnesses responsible tourism as a catalyst for environmental preservation and sustainable development. We create meaningful, educational experiences for travelers that foster appreciation for the natural world and inspire commitment to conservation.
Our program operates in areas of high ecological significance, where we conduct thorough assessments to identify key conservation priorities. Based on these findings, we develop tailored tourism experiences that showcase local biodiversity while highlighting conservation challenges and solutions.
A significant portion of our tourism revenue directly funds specific conservation projects, including habitat restoration, species protection, and scientific research. This transparent model creates a clear link between tourism activities and tangible conservation outcomes.
Local communities are integral partners in our approach. We provide training and employment opportunities in eco-friendly tourism and conservation, ensuring community benefit and reducing pressure on natural resources.
Education is woven throughout our program. We train local guides as conservation ambassadors and extend our educational initiatives to include local schools and community groups, fostering a lasting culture of conservation.
We’re committed to minimizing our ecological footprint through eco-friendly accommodations, waste management, and visitor number regulation. Continuous monitoring ensures we operate within the ecosystem’s carrying capacity.
Collaboration with conservation NGOs, research institutions, and government agencies keeps us at the forefront of conservation science and best practices.
Our ECOSYSTEMS CONSERVATION THROUGH TOURISM Program demonstrates that thoughtfully designed tourism can be a powerful force for positive change, protecting vulnerable ecosystems while inspiring a new generation of environmental stewards.
Under this Sub Program, we contribute towards promoting knowledge amongst communities on matters environmental Conservation. We mobilize and hold meetings with community members, business entities, Tour Operators, Hotels to sensitize them on environmental conservation, so that they make a contribution towards reducing the negative impact of their activities on the natural environment, ensuring we have a sustainable environment.......
Under this Sub Program, the goal is to contribute to the restoration of degraded ecosystems that supports tourism; forests, rivers, beaches and urban centres. This is an environmental conservation program that is implemented to contribute to the government's efforts. Projects under this Sub Program includes Tree Planting, Clean Up of Plastic, Polythene, Glass and Metal Waste from the environment, and Recycling....