"Ecuador is demonstrating that structured processes that empower and promote public-private partnerships contribute to strengthening participatory governance that helps to sustainability.”
“We have to work towards a world where sustainability guides our public policies and private initiatives in the tourism industry. The extraordinary GSTC effort is an example of social and environmental responsibility. sustainability's set of criteria benefits all who care about our planet. It means that we have to both share the same values and recognize the importance of sustainability."
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Together we can create a sustainable planet. Cities play a key role in achieving a sustainable global footprint and biodiversity conservation."