Control, as outlined in the Special Law for Galapagos, of immigration and residency.Elimination of illegal fisheries and measures to make legal fisheries more sustainable.Prevention and control of Invasive Species.These were later grouped into the following areas: The 2007 Mission Report to the World Heritage Committee identified 15 issues needing urgent attention. The decree called for a variety of immediate conservation measures including the restriction of some tourism permits, the return of individuals with “irregular” residency to the mainland, finding a comprehensive plan to control the spread of invasive species, implementing educational reform, and ensuring the development of sustainable businesses.ĭespite Correa’s call to action, on Jthe World Heritage Committee recommended that Galapagos be added to UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger in hopes of rallying support for their conservation. President Correa made this announcement during a visit of a United Nations delegation (UNESCO) which was to determine whether the archipelago should be put on the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger. In April of 2007, the President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, declared the Galapagos Islands “at risk” and their protection a national priority through Emergency Decree 207. The year 2007 was a watershed in many ways, in terms of international, national and local discussions related to the many challenges associated with Galapagos conservation. This section of our website outlines many of the conservation projects in which we once were or are now currently involved. Design and carry out projects with the Charles Darwin Foundation, the Galapagos National Park Service, and other conservation and management organizations in Galapagos that promote biodiversity conservation and strengthen civil society.Provide essential funding to large-scale island-wide efforts, such as Project Pinta (returning tortoises to Pinta Island after an absence of 40 years), Project Isabela (eradicating large invasive mammals from the islands of Santiago and Isabela) and Project Floreana (restoring the natural environment while improving the quality of life for all of its inhabitants - humans, animals, plants, and marine species.Bring together scientists, local organizations, and decision makers to collaborate on projects that respond to the greatest conservation needs.Galapagos Conservancy funds ground-breaking conservation research, works closely with local communities, and promotes hands-on conservation work. Generations to come deserve to know these islands and the diversity of wildlife that calls them home. We at Galapagos Conservancy cannot imagine a world without the magic of Galapagos’ unique plants and animals. Overuse of limited natural resources and constant introductions on invasive alien species and disease add stress to an isolated island system already beginning to experience the effects of global climate change. Today, the Galapagos Islands are at risk due to a growing human population. The things that make these islands special also make them fragile. To visit the Galapagos Islands is to experience a world before humans
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