Thursday, June 30, 2011

Galápagos: a different kind of evolution


Project funded by the IDB teaches locals how to protect the environment and produce better food and services for the tourism industry

For years tourism in the Galápagos archipelago seemed like a sure win for inhabitants of the remote islands.

Cruise ships would unload tourists, who admired the volcanic landscape and local fauna that inspired British explorer Charles Darwin to write his theory of evolution.

See full Press Release.