How we influence policy
We work closely with both local authorities in Galapagos and the Ecuadorian national government, providing scientific evidence for conservation action and elevating the voices of the community. Our policy work focuses on three key areas: plastic pollution, ocean protection and tourism.
Tratado Mundial sobre los Plásticos
Pedimos a los líderes mundiales que acuerden un Tratado Mundial sobre los Plásticos ambicioso y jurídicamente vinculante que acabe con la lacra de la contaminación por plásticos.
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Turismo
What do we mean by 'regenerative tourism', and what could this look like in practice for Galapagos?
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Protección de los océanos
GCT at the United Nations Ocean Conference
After an amazing week at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, Jess Howard reflects on what she learned, shared and felt during an event dedicated to the future of our oceans.
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Contaminación por plásticos
The Galapagos Treaty: Our chance to end the scourge of plastic pollution
Ahead of the fifth round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Busan in November, we are calling on UN member states to support the signing of the treaty in the Galapagos Islands.
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Protección de los océanos
Sobrepesca
Can the High Seas Treaty protect marine life in Galapagos?
What does the High Seas Treaty mean for the marine life of Galapagos, and how well are the existing Marine Reserves in the Eastern Tropical Pacific working?
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