TROPICAL RAINFORESTS: SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT (DVD)

Suitable for: Ecosystems, Tropical Rainforests, Biodiversity, Earth’s Life Support Systems, Forests Under Threat, Tourism Ecuador needs to exploit the Amazon’s resources to develop, so leaving it untouched is not an option. This programme looks at the challenges of achieving sustainable management in the Amazon. It explores the political and economic factors that contribute to sustainable management and the role of businesses, governments, indigenous communities and NGOs. Examples include eco-tourism, bio-reserves and conservation, community projects and sustainable agriculture.