What is St. Vincent and the Grenadines stance on Sustainable tourism?
Please elaborate. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is strongly in favour of sustainable tourism – eco-tourism allows people to explore and enjoy nature without disturbing the eco-balance of the environment, be it land, forestry, marine life, historical sites, architecture or cultural folklore. It also provides the opportunity for local residents to gain economic benefits from natural and cultural resources while protecting them. It points local residents to a way that forgoes destructive practices like the cultivation of banana above the water catchments area in favour of more environmentally – friendly best practices. The Vermont Nature Trail and parrot reserve is a good example of an eco-tourism project that practices and encourage conservation and at the same time provides the opportunity for local residents to benefit. In keeping with the reality that Canouan is small island with its own culture and people, the Government last year commissioned world – class company Ed Stone and Asso
