24/04/2011

Peru Gap Year Conservation and Community Project in the Amazon

Take a gap year in Peru and volunteer. Congratulations to Travellers Worldwide gap year project in Peru which has been awarded Rainforest Alliance (RA) verification mark for high standards of sustainability.

Sustainability has credibility issues and RA sets tough standards, some 320 measurements to make sure everything along the chain is considered; from local suppliers, and building practices, to the education of staff and volunteers.

The gap year project achieved an amazing 74% of the RA points for sustainability, ensuring that it was the most sustainable lodge within the Manu National Park. The assessment team looked at the infrastructure on the project, assessing everything from rooms, paths and trails to solar panel systems, septic tanks and orchid gardens. The consultants meticulously studied CREES’s sustainability policies and management plan of sustainable tourism at the MLC and interviewed staff and volunteers to check they understood fully the plans and policies, and how to implement them during daily activities. Waste disposal and Energy consumption were also assessed and lastly the RA representative checked paperwork, guestbook and volunteer feedback forms.

The gap year project aims to continue raising the bar recording all consumptive activities to control the waste generated, improve educational programs and capacity building projects for both the project staff and the local communities. They will continue to work together with local communities to solve any problems and work towards a sustainable Amazon.

If you’d like to read more about this fantastic gap year project and how you can get involved please visit: www.travellersworldwide.com/06-peru/peru-manu.htm.


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