About the Conference
Global Ecotourism Conference 2007 (GEC07) - Success!
The inaugural Global Ecotourism Conference, held in Oslo, Norway, 14-16 May, was a great success, attended by some 450 participants representing around 70 countries, and produced many positive outcomes.
Download: list of organizations represented at GEC07
Download: GEC07 key outcomes
The Oslo Statement on Ecotourism, an out come of GEC07 listing key questions and challenges addressed at the conference, is available now for download.
THANK YOU!
The conference organizers would like to thank our partners and sponsors, members and friends, and all the participants from around the globe, for their generous support and active participation in the conference, which have made this important event possible.
Why GEC07?
As the first major global conference on ecotourism since the UN’s International Year of Ecotourism in 2002, GEC07 aims to review and celebrate the achievements in the ecotourism field, as well as assessing challenges facing the industry. Read more
Learn more about the Conference Organizers
GEC07 is organized by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), Ecotourism Norway and The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Ecotourism in Norway
While Norway’s unique natural beauty attracts a large number of international visitors, and many Norwegian tourism businesses offer great nature-based activities, the potential of ecotourism has not yet been fully exploited in Norway. Read more
Sessions & Speakers
The workshops and plenary sessions at GEC07 discussed critical issues, challenges and opportunities in the field of ecotourism. The four main themes of the workshops are
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
