WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
In 2006, Ecoventura established the GMBF in partnership with WWF that targets environmental education and marine conservation by strengthening the local communities ability to manage natural resources.
SMART VOYAGER
Ecoventura was the first company to earn and maintain the voluntary ecological certification since 2000, developed by Conservacion y Desarrollo and The Rainforest Alliance.
(See Profiles in sustainable development partnerships)
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
The Rainforest Alliance verified program lets consumers know they are busying a service from a business that cares about its impact on the planet and has taken measures to reduce that impact.
Visit the online Sustainable Guide for Responsible Travelers www.sustainabletrip.org
NATIVE ENERGY
NativeEnergy Travel Offsets is a partnership between NativeEnergy and the leading experts on ecotourism. Through this partnership companies can directly help build new clean energy sources that reduce emissions of carbon dioxide through carbon credits.
PACK FOR A PURPOSE
Ecoventura has teamed up with Pack for a Purpose, a charitable organization, that suggests needed supplies visitors can bring to Galapagos. The supplies are donated to the students at the Alejandro Alvear School benefiting children with physical disabilities and adults who are hearing impaired and The New Era Galapagos Foundation that supports art programs, Eco Scouts and English activities. (View article)
THE ECOLOGY PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
Ecoventura has pledged to sponsor 12 scholarships for one course/ module for local students age 16-17 from the islands of Isabela, San Cristobal and Santa Cruz. Local students spend 50 hours in the field directly involved in conservation actions concerning invasive species and the health and release of turtles into the wild. A $400 donation makes the course possible for one student. This program has benefited over 600 students since 2003. (View article)