Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) (http://www.ecotourismconference.org/) presentation by Serge Rajaobelina, Founder, FANAMBY - "Finding an Equilibrium Between Humans, Their Needs and the Environment" - presented in September 2011. Organized by The International Ecotourism Society (http://www.ecotourism.org), the ESTC is a unique annual conference providing practical solutions to advance sustainability goals for the tourism industry.

1. This presentation was presented at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2011 (ESTC 2011) , held in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA, from September 19 th -21 st . Organized by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), the ESTC is a unique annual conference providing practical solutions to advance sustainability goals for the tourism industry. Learn more about the ESTC: http://www.ecotourismconference.org ESTC on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ESTC_Tourism ESTC on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ESTC.Tourism The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotourism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

3. Created in 1997, FANAMBY is a Malagasy association involved in innovative approach in conservation. Supported by a young, dynamic and multidisciplinary team, the natural parks are identified as a platform for sustainable development. The approach is articulated around sharing and exchanging, with respect to local communities and the development of their own and unique wealth.

10. Saha Forest Camp With its beautiful landscape and its important biodiversity, Anjozorobe becomes a full fledged tourist destination. The Ecolodge creation enables local communities to better promote their region. SAHA FOREST CAMP has 10 tented lodges, and a restaurant in the balcony with a capacity of 40 people 9 circuits around the hotel to discover the primary forest home to many endemic species. The communities were involved in the project from the inception.

12. Tourism: Sustainable alternative Tourism has an important place in the economy of Madagascar. The primary forest, the endemic fauna and flora, the authentic villages made Tourism the most logical development tool for this site. This sustainable alternative will lower natural resources overexploitation. The management system directly involves local communities which makes them the first beneficiaries of the incomes generated by tourism. Part of the generated revenues from tourism are use to fund conservation.

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