The Urban Ecotourism Conference had more than 30 active
participants
representing more than a dozen countries: Brazil, Canada, Ecuador,
England, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand,
South Africa, Spain and the United States.
Participants agreed upon a declaration
which sets the stage for greening tourism in cities around the
globe. The declaration is a collective response to a common
challenge -- making urban spaces more liveable while protecting
biodiversity.
LESSONS LEARNED
Participants shared lessons learned around the globe -- what
to repeat and what to avoid! We reviewed the ways in which urban
tourism can be more ecological and brainstorm about alternatives
to urban sprawl. We also looked at the role cities play as gateways
to parks, protected areas and rural communities.
ABOUT PLANETA
Planeta.com is an award-winning
website that presents articles and discussion about the environment
and travel. We are celebrating our 15th anniversary - Planeta.com debuted in 1994. Travelers will find tips on choosing eco-friendly, people-friendly and place-friendly trips. Professionals
will find a number of helpful resources, including
the Exploring
Ecotourism Resource Guide. If you have questions about
our site, contact
us.
