Earthwatch International Partnership

Objectives

• Develop mentoring and fellowships programmes with Earthwatch to support and train local non-government organisations in site monitoring and ecotourism activities.
• Incorporate Earthwatch's experience and supply of scientific data into management plans.
• Train local people to work with visitors through Earthwatch groups.
• Use Earthwatch corporate supporters to train local people in business skills, marketing and computers.

Outcomes

• In 2004 Earthwatch volunteers are supporting conservation projects at six World Heritage sites on four continents.
• A fellowship programme is based in Africa and Australia and a business skills transfer programme have been developed.