Country: Fiji

Organization: Corals for Conservation

Website: www.coralsforconservation.com

Project Description:

This program is unique in not only its approach but in the implications it will have all over the world. They are funding a new example of eco tourism that could change the way we perceive how we can help the planet when we go on holiday. By funding local environmental projects within the local communities for the past 3 years, establish no fishing areas and assist in establishing a marine park, employing social marine officers and integrating marine activities where you can plant coral, build fish houses. By not only financially supporting but also assisting in resources this program is already showing success. This program connects guests, staff and community all together with the land and ocean. By finding a sustainable solution they are creating awareness for all people, combating poverty by managing resources and creating jobs and new professions such as a coral Gardener.

's Story:
Shangri-La is determind to lead the way in marine and land conservation through tourism in their main stream sector. A hotel that is in the top 5 for families in the southern hemisphere, that is pro actively supporting, financially and with resources, a change in the way we can help the planet and the people who live in its environment. By funding community projects that directly deliver education and awareness for guests and locals is refreshing. Helping establish marine parks, coral reef regeneration, rubbish recycling and land composting are just a few of the things this hotel is directly trying to find sustainable solutions. Integrating activities where guests and locals can actively assist in repairing reefs by replanting coral and building fish houses to increase habitat areas, building a marine visitors centre which not only teaches guests but also funds local conservation. The Corals for Conservation program Shangri-La are funding is the first in the world model that actively combats poverty, creates new professions and jobs in community and a sustainable economic solution to bringing back resources and income generation for local communities.