Education

Environmental education normally implies the education of students in the classroom. Ecotourism is a way of continuing environmental education outside the classroom and into adulthood.

Environmental education: The Ontario Ministry of Education Working Group on Environmental Education (2007) has suggested the following definition be used in all Ontario schools:

"Environmental education is education about the environment, for the environment, and in the environment that promotes an understanding of, rich and active experience in, and an appreciation for the dynamic interactions of:

• the Earth’s physical and biological systems;
• the dependency of our social and economic systems on these natural systems;
• the scientific and human dimensions of environmental issues;
• the positive and negative consequences, both intended and unintended, of the interactions between human created and natural systems."

Ecotourism, also known as ecological tourism, is a form of tourism which appeals to the ecologically and socially conscious. This poster created by ecotourism.org defines the top principles of ecotourism.

For some great education resources on ecotourism please explore the following websites:

– Benefits of Eco-Tourism: www.benefitsofecotourism.com

– National Geographic, click on this link to discover the best eco-tourist destinations in the world! www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/travel/eco-travel/

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