(http://www.conservation.org/xp/CIWEB/programs/ecotourism/ecotourism.xml)
CI is a private non-profit organization that has quickly become a leader in protecting biodiversity worldwide. CI believes that when planned and implemented properly, ecotourism can be both an effective conservation tool and a successful community development model.
Golden Rules of Ecotourism (http://www.conservation.org/xp/CIWEB/programs/ecotourism/ecotour_golden.xml)
Ecotravel Centre (http://www.ecotour.org)
One highlight of the World Ecotourism Summit will be the Conservation International Ecotourism Excellence Award Ceremony, with institutional support from UNESCO and UNEP to award global leaders in the field.