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ISSN 1108-8931 |
International Ecotourism Monthly |
Year 4, Issue 41, Oct. 2002 |
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Appendix 2 - ESSL Objectives The Ecotourism Society of Sri Lanka - Objectives Ecotourism Society of Sri Lanka (ESSL) was formed on 5th March 1999 as a non- profit organization and functions under the guidance of a Council. Principal Objectives are :To serve as a "think tank" and an Advisory Body on eco-tourism for the public and private sectors in the development of eco-tourism in Sri Lanka on a planned, scientific basis ensuring sustainable development Ecotourism is a niche segment of the tourist industry with an emphasis on conservation and welfare of the local people. It is defined as : RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL TO NATURAL AND CULTURAL AREAS THAT CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINS THE WELL BEING OF LOCAL PEOPLE. The Society has planned a three-pronged programme, which includes: * Creating awareness through lectures, workshops and seminars for the Travel trade on Ecotourism * Creating public awareness through public lectures, exhibitions, and use of the media - both print and electronic. * A medium/long term programme through the schools system - we have conducted an essay competition in 2001 for O/Level and A/Level students on the topic "Tourism and the Environment" as our first activity in this programme. Appendix 3: ESSL Activities Past ECOCLUB Interviews 8/
2002: Ms. Pam A. Wight - Pam Wight & Associates, Canada
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