Sessions and Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Our distinguished keynote presenters, who are world leaders representing various fields, addressed critical issues, challenges and opportunities in ecotourism at the Opening Plenary Session (Monday, May 14) and the Closing Plenary Sessions (Wednesday, May 16).

Comments and Recommendations by Workshop Moderators

Based on the presentations and discussions during the workshops at GEC07, our moderators have provided summaries of their sessions and comments and recommendations on relevant issues.

Workshop Themes & Topics

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Themes:

I: Ecotourism and Local Sustainable Development
II: Ecotourism and Nature Conservation
III: Communication, Education and Global Branding for Ecotourism
IV: Critical Issues and Current Trends in Ecotourism

Workshop Details:

Day 1, Monday, May 14
Session One 15:15 - 17:15

I.1. Local Partnerships for Community-Based Ecotourism
II.1. Ecotourism and Protected Areas
III.1. Training and Education in Ecotourism
IV.1. Standards, Certification and Labels for Ecotourism

Day 2, Tuesday, May 15
Session Two 09:00 - 11:00

I.2. Addressing Poverty and Sustainable Development through Ecotourism
II.2. Coastal and Ocean Ecotourism
III.2. Marketing Ecotourism
IV.2. Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility in Travel & Tourism

Session Three 13:00 - 15:00

I.3. The Role of Agroecotourism in Sustainable Local Development
II.3. Innovative Approaches to Ecotourism and Conservation
III.3. Nature and Culture Interpretation
IV.3. Climate Change

Session Four 15:15 - 17:15

I.4. Fair trade, Cultural Heritage and Ecotourism
II.4. Architecture & Landscaping in Ecotourism
III.4. Ecotourism and the Media
IV.4. The Role of Ecotourism in Transforming the Travel Industry

Day 3, Wednesday, May 16
Session Five 09:00 - 11:00

I.5. Ecotourism and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
II.5. Ecotourism and its Impacts on Wildlife
III.5. The Role of National and Regional Ecotourism Associations
IV.5. Ecotourism and Indigenous Peoples ~ Rights and Responsibilities