“Our planet Our future� banner created by Elena Garnache and her students
Pamela Lanier pamela@ecogo.org Friends of Sustainable Tourism International www.EcoGo.org
Green Initiatives: Site Location .
Maximize Self-Sufficiency Energy Efficiency - General considerations: “Bioclimate” Design: dominant winds, shading, natural insulation
(southern exposure and protection from northern winds in the northern hemisphere and the reverse in the southern hemisphere) Energy storage through building materials and massing Avoid AC in favor of natural cross-ventilation or ceiling fans Proper insulation of windows and doors Proper window coverings to reduce excessive heat. Capture and utilization of rainwater
Community Involvement Consult with Local Stakeholders Employ a participatory model whereby the local community is vested with decision-making power regarding: Site location ● Construction ● Décor ● Local employment ●
Community Involvement Partnerships with Local Community Invest in the development the local
community Hire local employees Refer guests to local businesses (tour guides, equipment rentals, local restaurants, etc.) Promote local artists and craftspeople by featuring their work throughout the property and allowing artist to sell directly to your guests
Lapa Rios Ecolodge and Wildlife Preserve
“A standing rainforest is more valuable than one cut down.�
Lapa Rios Preserves rainforest
canopy over roads as monkey bridges Limited and
supervised use of trails Volunteer
reforestation
Lapa Rios Lapa Rios Erosion control design No live trees cut for construction 25000 suita palms for future roof
thatch First glass and plastic recycling in
area Solar heated water
Erosion control design No live trees cut for
construction 25000 Suita palms for future
roof thatch First glass and plastic
recycling in area Solar heated water
Lapa Rios
Hiring only locals
Building schools for community children
Environment education trips for schoolchildren
Supporting local artists and tours
Mountain Lodges of Peru
Mountain Lodges of Peru  Community reforestation
project  Plastic litter recycling
partnership
Mountain Lodges of Peru Food waste
composting Greywater filtering
system
Mountain Lodges of Peru Addressed abuse of mule drivers Improved local stock of pack
animals Created Yanapana, Peru to
alleviate local poverty Supporting local artisans Cancer prevention collaboration
Chiawa Camp & Old Mondoro Lower Zambezi National Park - Zambia Floodplains, grasslands, and tall forests support exceptional wildlife densities and a local population dedicated to their maintenance and empowered by tourist revenues.
Chiawa Camp & Old Mondoro Reduce–Reuse–Recycle efforts Employ local staff, pay fair
wages, and apply written policies on HIV, safety and non-discrimination Coordinate anti-poaching
through support of privately funded intelligence network
Chiawa Camp & Old Mondoro Protecting biodiversity and wildlife by providing
personnel to the effort Intelligence gathering and strategy planning for law
enforcement Logistic support for cheetah re-population program and
anti-poaching activity Environmental education program Support to the Wild Dog Conservation Program
Empowering local stakeholders through education and employment to protect their heritage.
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Thank You! Feel free to come chat with Heather and myself, we would love to hear your comments and share ideas!
Picture of Sonoma Valley rainbow by Christine Churchill