Working with communities

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We work with community leaders, Galapagos-born scientists and other local changemakers to help their ideas flourish and grow, and we help to secure sustainable funding for community-led projects.

Plastic clean-up in Galapagos — © Frente Insular

Co-Galapagos

Co-Galapagos supports local communities to turn their ideas for conservation and sustainable development into action, helping to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Galapagos.

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Tourists walk past a blue-footed booby in Galapagos

Reimagining tourism in Galapagos

We are working with local authorities, tourism businesses and the Galapagos community to drive forward a new approach to tourism that allows both people and nature to thrive.

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Daniel Armijos (graduate assistant) flying a drone

Partnerships and collaborations

We work collaboratively with a wide range of partners to fund and deliver conservation work in Galapagos, including local and international NGOs, authorities, universities and individual researchers.

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10th Dec 2025

Education and outreach Sustainable development

Why are community organisations key to conservation in Galapagos?

While Galapagos’ natural ecosystem is unique and varied, so too is the Archipelago’s organisational ecosystem. Discover why organisational development is key to securing a safe future for the Islands.

5th Dec 2024

Education and outreach Sustainable development

The conservationists changing Galapagos: Three short films by Craghoppers

We spoke to the Head of Marketing at Craghoppers, Charlotte Jackson, and Director, Charlie Pinder, about their experiences creating three profound films about the Galapagos Islands.

27th Apr 2023

Education and outreach Sustainable development

Co-Galapagos: Community-led sustainable development

During a recent visit to Galapagos, the GCT team participated in two workshops to develop the next stage of the Co-Galapagos project, which is driving community-led sustainable development initiatives on the Islands.