Management of deforestation

What is Ecotourism?

Nature based tourism that benefits local communities and protects the local environment

Who does ecotourism benefit?

Local communities and the government from retaining and protecting their forest

What countries have introduced ecotourism?

Costa Rica, Belize, and Malaysia

How do international agreements help protect rainforests?

They hold countries accountable for protecting their rainforests

How does debt reduction help protect rainforests?

Countries donate money to countries in debt in return for agreement that their rainforests won’t be deforested

How can conserved areas protect the rainforests?

They provide spaces for education, scientific research, and tourism

How does Givaudan (a perfume company) help the rainforests?

They work with conservation international to protect 148,000 hectares in Caura Basin