May 3, 2023 - Galapagos Islands Travel

Danny Rueda and Washington Tapia of Galapagos National Park signed a cooperation agreement on April 11, 2018. This alliance aims to enhance the conservation efforts carried out by National Park in order to protect the marine and land ecosystems of Galapagos.

This agreement is a significant step towards the conservation of natural treasures throughout the Archipelago. Collaboration between the two organizations will improve, among others, management programs of emblematic species, eco-system restoration, the Rapid Response Network and the monitoring program of Sea Turtles.

This agreement is a great opportunity for Galapagos Conservancy to strengthen our support for the Galapagos National Park Directorate. We recognize the hard work done by the park rangers in ensuring the conservation of Galapagos eco-systems and their unique biodiversity. Tapia stressed the importance of combining efforts to protect and conserve ecosystems, as well as the species who inhabit them, to ensure their ability to serve current and future generations.

In the last decade, the partnership between Galapagos Conservancy (GC) and the GNPD has resulted in world-renowned conservation projects, including Iniciativa Galapagos. This partnership has made a significant contribution to the protection and preservation of some of the planet’s most precious ecosystems. This cooperation will be strengthened to ensure a sustainable future in the Archipelago.

We must all work together to preserve the natural beauty of Galapagos. Galapagos Conservancy reaffirms their commitment to support the GNPD’s work in caring for and restoring the protected areas on the Archipelago. Tapia said, “This agreement shows that we can have a positive effect on conservation and that future generations will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of Galapagos and the opportunities it provides for the local population.”

Isabela Giant Tortoises © GTMEP

Teachers’ Day is celebrated in Ecuador and we would like to express our gratitude to the 430 PreK-12 Galapagos Teachers who teach more than 7,000 children across four inhabited Islands. Galapagos Conservancy believes that education is the key to a sustainable future in the Archipelago. We support these teachers’ important work in shaping the next generations of leaders in conservation.

Teachers are at the core of the sustainability movement in the Islands. They use a project-based approach to engage students in learning about their community and environment, both inside and outside the classroom. Teachers have been leading units in the last year on topics such as marine and terrestrial biodiversity, sustainable fisheries, and renewable energy. Teachers’ unwavering commitment is crucial in inspiring and motivating their students to become advocates of conservation and sustainable development.

Galapagos Teachers faced a number of challenges as they adapted to the new online teaching methods. Teachers at Galapagos demonstrated a commitment to students and education that was exceptional despite these challenges. They continue to work tirelessly in order to improve their students’ learning.

We honor Galapagos educators today for their dedication and commitment to education. We thank you for sharing with your students your knowledge and experience and for your unwavering commitment to inspiring future generations.

We are committed as an organization to support education in Galapagos, and to partnering with teachers so that we can build a sustainable future. Galapagos Conservancy supports teachers in promoting conservation and sustainable development through innovative programs like Education in Sustainability. These include real-life projects, community involvement and engaging with the local community. These teachers are inspiring the next generations of leaders to protect their cultural and natural heritage.