The Evolution of Ecotourism: The Story of the Galapagos Islands and the Special Law of 1998

Hoyman, Michele; McCall, Jamie

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-5794-7_7

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“…With the growth of both the tourism economy and the local population came conflict related to ideas around conservation (Quiroga 2013;Eppler 2007). In 1998, the government created and enacted the special law of the Galápagos Islands, which is widely reaching, dictating aspects of business, economy, migration, conservation, and tourism in the islands (Hoyman and McCall 2013;National Congress 1998).…”

Section: Social Setting Of Galápagos Islandsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Geosites in the Galápagos Islands Used for Geology Education Programs

Kelley

Salazar

2016

Geoheritage

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The Galápagos Islands are a group of basaltic volcanic islands built above a hotspot on the Nazca Plate. The societal history of the islands has included efforts toward both conservation and tourism. An inventory of geosites has been identified from among the Galapagos National Park sanctioned tourist sites. These sites demonstrate the volcanic history and processes of the islands. The majority of these sites are located within the Galápagos National Park and thus are only accessible when accompanied by licensed naturalist guides. While many visitors to the Galápagos Islands are interested in tours related to biodiversity, as an alternative, an educational program based on the geologic history of the islands and the features of hotspot volcanism can be conducted by utilizing these geosites. Such a program can be run using an itinerary that allows for visits to a large number of sites on several islands.

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Section: Social Setting Of Galápagos Islandsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In 1959, the GNP was designated by the Ecuadorian government (Hoyman and McCall 2013). The park contains 97 % of the land surface of the islands.…”

Section: Geography Of the Galápagos Islandsmentioning

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Geosites in the Galápagos Islands Used for Geology Education Programs

Kelley

Salazar

2016

Geoheritage

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“…There are several other large NGOs dedicated to conservation, scientific research, and social work that are very active in the islands. This diverse set of institutions has created a scenario of overlapping missions and objectives, which can at times result in conflicts over policy decisions, nature conservation, regulations for tourism, and funding (see Batty et al 2019; Celata and Sanna 2012; Durham 2008; Hennessy 2018a, 2018b; Hennessy and McCleary 2011; Hoyman and McCall 2013; Hunt 2021; Mathis and Rose 2016; Pecot and Ricaurte-Quijano 2019; Quiroga 2019; Villacis and Carrillo 2013).…”

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“…The creation of the Charles Darwin Foundation and its research station in 1959 facilitated global interest in Galápagos ecotourism, and by 2019, the archipelago was visited by almost half a million tourists annually. The local economy has become dependent on the tourism industry, which also serves an important role in generating income for the national budget (Brewington 2013; Hoyman and McCall 2013; Hunt et al 2023; Mathis and Rose 2016).…”

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When the Archaeologists Leave

Astudillo,

Becerra,

Delgado

et al. 2023

Adv. archaeol. pract.

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The Hacienda El Progreso functioned as an important Ecuadorian agro-industrial enterprise in the late nineteenth century. Operating out of San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos archipelago, the plantation exported refined sugar, coffee, cattle products, and other goods to national and international markets. From its beginnings in the 1860s, the plantation established the first permanent human settlement on the island, and long after its demise in the 1930s, it continues to exert an important influence in local culture. Contemporary communities of San Cristóbal are shaping their identities based on the historical importance of the hacienda. The summer of 2018 was our last field season. From its start, the Historical Ecology of the Galápagos Islands project involved close participation with communal authorities and town leaders to investigate the island's human past. In this article, we discuss legacy and services of our project in the contemporary setting of Galápagos. We examine the relevance and contributions of our project to education, heritage policies, and the local economy. We discuss lessons learned from interactions and collaborations between archaeologists and the local community, and we evaluate the consequences of implementing an archaeological project on a remote environmental sanctuary where interest in human history can collide with the agendas of nature conservation and a lucrative ecotourism industry.

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“…As the Galápagos does not have an indigenous population, its human population remained minimal before the mid-20th century. Since the 1960s, the creation of the Galápagos National Park in 1959 and the designation of the Galápagos as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in 1978 incited population growth, and tourism and migration brought with it economic and urban development ( Hoyman & McCall, 2012 ; Walsh & Mena, 2013 ). Now, of the 7,200 residents of San Cristóbal Island, nearly all (~6,500) live in the province’s capital city, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, while the others reside in the highlands of El Progreso ( INEC, 2015 ).…”

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Uncovering Burdens, Examining Needs, and Shedding Assumptions of Evidence-Based Social Support Programs for Mothers: A Descriptive Qualitative Study in a Remote Community

Jahnke

Waldrop

Ledford

et al. 2021

Global Qualitative Nursing Research

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Many studies have demonstrated a significant burden of maternal stress and depression for women living on the Galápagos Islands. Here, we aim to uncover burdens and needs of women with young children on San Cristóbal Island and then explore options for implementing evidence-based programs of social support to meet these needs. We conducted 17 semi-structured qualitative interviews with mothers of young children, healthcare workers, and community stakeholders. We then used Summary Oral Reflective Analysis (SORA), an interactive methodology, for qualitative analysis. Despite initial reports of a low-stress environment, women described many sources of stress and concerns for their own and their children’s health and well-being. We uncovered three broad areas of need for mothers of young children: (1) the need for information and services, (2) the need for trust, and (3) the need for space. In response to these concerns, mothers, healthcare workers, and community leaders overwhelmingly agreed that a social support program would be beneficial for the health of mothers and young children. Still, they expressed concern over the feasibility of such a program. To address these feasibility concerns, we propose that a web-based education and social support intervention led by nurses would best meet mothers’ needs. Women could learn about child health and development, develop strong, trusting friendships with other mothers, and have their own space to speak freely among experts and peers.

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The Evolution of Ecotourism: The Story of the Galapagos Islands and the Special Law of 1998

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

Geosites in the Galápagos Islands Used for Geology Education Programs

Geosites in the Galápagos Islands Used for Geology Education Programs

When the Archaeologists Leave

Uncovering Burdens, Examining Needs, and Shedding Assumptions of Evidence-Based Social Support Programs for Mothers: A Descriptive Qualitative Study in a Remote Community

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