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The Declaration of Las Terrenas
La Declaración de Las Terrenas, ver aquí.
La Déclaration des Las Terrenas, ici.
La Dichiarazione di Las Terrenas, andando al sito.
La Declaración de Las Terrenas has received a great deal of
support from a variety of people that includes representatives
of nongovernmental organizations, the government of
Samaná province, the National Congress, the professional
class and a variety of citizens in the province, as well as in the
rest of the country, France, Canada, the United States,
Belgium and, of course, in Las Terrenas, among others.
Community organizations in the province, including hundreds
of young people, mothers' groups, neighborhood
associations and individuals prepare themselves to sign the
Declaration under an activity supported by the Asociación de
Samanenses Ausentes.
More than 900 have seen the public complaint made against
the Piñero Group and its Gran Bahía Principe Hotels and
Resorts at http://terreneros.blogspot.com. More than a third of
them are in France, almost a third in Canada and the United
States, a third in the Dominican Republic and others that
include French Polynesia, Italy, China, Argentina, Mexico,
Switzerland and Spain among others. The related complaint
and commentaries have appeared in Routard.com and
VoyageForum.com.
What is expected of all this?
a) greater awareness of what has occurred, including the
presentation on TV in "The Report with Alicia Ortega", one of
the most highly reputed investigative programs in Dominican
TV;
b) that both the Piñero Group and the Dominican Government
respond adequately to the complaint recognizing what has
happened and doing what the law requires;
c) finally, to help avoid the same thing from happening in the
province again.
More than anything else, what's desired is for Samaná to
obtain a recognition as a tourist destiny of very particular
characteristics, unique and worthy of preservation given its
natural conditions and matchless beauties. In other words,
we are pursuing a greener Samaná from the environmental
point of view.
In the midst of many messages of supports, inquiries and
reports, we have seen a wide diversity amongst the people
who have signed the Declaration and/or have manifested
support for a greener Samana province. We take this
opportunity to encourage you, if you have't done so yet, to sign
the Declaration and to plan to attend its public signing on
March 20th, the beginning of Spring. You may sign it at any
time.
Thanks everyone who have supported this endeavor, I do truly
hope that many more will also come forward.
The Declaration of Las Terrenas
"Green is Better"
Whereas…
…Samaná has the potential of becoming the most complete
tourist destination in the country because of its historical,
social, religious, cultural, culinary, musical and artistic legacy,
but more than anything else because of the vast richness of
its natural resources.
…Tourism constitute the principal economic activity in the
province and the most promising one for bettering the quality
of life among citizens and residents, nationals and foreign.
…The preservation of the environment is top priority, not only
because it is the right thing to do, but also because Samaná
possesses unique characteristics that make it an ecological
destination par excellence.
…Samaná is very different from all other destinations in the
country and fits very well with current and growing patterns in
tourism development at the global stage, including ecological
tourism.
…Samaná has much more to gain, short and long term, with
a tourist activity that preserves and gives life, as opposed to
an exploitative modality.
…The preservation of the environment in all of its areas is
intimately linked to the fostering of human dignity in all areas.
We Declare
That actors and players in all areas of the tourism industry
within Samaná province commit ourselves to the building
of constructive cross-sector partnerships, sharing ideas,
combining efforts and providing resources to make of the
preservation and protection of the environment in all its
forms a sustainable model and an integral part of all tourist
activities at the personal, local and provincial levels.
Determining that…
“Actors and players” includes everyone in the tourist sector (i.
e.: hoteliers, bar and restaurant owners, tour operators,
providers and commerce in general), in the government
sector (i.e.: governor’s office, city hall, representatives and
central government officers), civil society organizations,
formal and informal leaders and the general public.
“Sharing ideas” means that those interested will establish the
mechanisms of communication, orientation and information
in order to know and discover what’s occurring in relevant
areas.
“Combining efforts” means that the signataires will work
together toward previously established objectives, always
framed around that idea that the common good is superior to
individual interests.
“Providing resources” means that the signataires will identify
resources, financial and otherwise, in order to make a reality
the intentions of the agreement.
In the context of Samaná the “environment” refers to the vast
natural wealth in mountains and beaches, wetlands and
forests, caves and springs, humpback whales and
commercial fishing, waterfalls and mangroves, adventure and
sport hiking, as well as better-known destinations
To make the environment “an integral part” of all tourist activity
means that all those involved will establish as part of their
reason for existence a) avoidance the worst practices of
environmental degradation, including the underground, the
springs and rivers and marine and coastal places; b)
adoption of self-managed policies that foster relevant
attitudes, actions and results within the business
themselves, so that the end results are desirable, balanced
and sustainable.
Values Sustaining Environmental Self-
Management
Human Dignity—To foster human dignity at work, in
recreation, and in administrative and political activities related
to tourism and the environment means the inclusion of all
people regardless of skin color, ethnicity, country of origin,
educational level, socio-economic status, sex, sexual
orientation, religious orientation, political membership and
physical appearance.
Respect—Mutual respect among national and foreign citizens
is crucial in order to avoid exploitation and abuse anywhere.
Healthy Life.—The inhabitants of the province have a right to a
healthy and productive life, centered around activities that
promote a high quality of life in all of its integral areas.
Legal framework—Existing laws in regards to the
environment will guide the behavior of foreign nationals, so
that they would not do here what’s prohibited in their countries
of origin; while nationals will follow established laws and
withhold the expectations outlined in laws and regulations, as
well as in international agreements.
Economic Development and Sustainability—There is an
intimate and dynamic tension, but a crucial one, between the
economic development that’s driven by tourism and the
protection of the environment.
Education—It is the responsibility of everyone to discover,
enrich and disseminate basic knowledge and practices that
promote commercial and recreational tourist activity in a
manner that protects the environment, while at the same time
promoting adequate practices for daily living, and in that way
avoiding the degradation of the blessings that Mother Nature
has bestowed upon everyone.
Recognition
All participating actors and players will receive a document,
sticker or plaque that identifies their business place as one
supporting the basic ideals of the Declaration.
Each year a number of individuals, business and
organizations would be recognized on the basis of
compliance and practices: such as,
Author: José Bourget, first draft of January 14, 2007. http:
//samanaverde.blogspot.com
Translations: Please send your ideas and corrections by
email to:correo@fundacionmahatmagandhi.com. Thanks.
La Declaración de Las Terrenas, ver aquí.
La Déclaration des Las Terrenas, ici.
La Dichiarazione di Las Terrenas, andando al sito.
La Declaración de Las Terrenas has received a great deal of
support from a variety of people that includes representatives
of nongovernmental organizations, the government of
Samaná province, the National Congress, the professional
class and a variety of citizens in the province, as well as in the
rest of the country, France, Canada, the United States,
Belgium and, of course, in Las Terrenas, among others.
Community organizations in the province, including hundreds
of young people, mothers' groups, neighborhood
associations and individuals prepare themselves to sign the
Declaration under an activity supported by the Asociación de
Samanenses Ausentes.
More than 900 have seen the public complaint made against
the Piñero Group and its Gran Bahía Principe Hotels and
Resorts at http://terreneros.blogspot.com. More than a third of
them are in France, almost a third in Canada and the United
States, a third in the Dominican Republic and others that
include French Polynesia, Italy, China, Argentina, Mexico,
Switzerland and Spain among others. The related complaint
and commentaries have appeared in Routard.com and
VoyageForum.com.
What is expected of all this?
a) greater awareness of what has occurred, including the
presentation on TV in "The Report with Alicia Ortega", one of
the most highly reputed investigative programs in Dominican
TV;
b) that both the Piñero Group and the Dominican Government
respond adequately to the complaint recognizing what has
happened and doing what the law requires;
c) finally, to help avoid the same thing from happening in the
province again.
More than anything else, what's desired is for Samaná to
obtain a recognition as a tourist destiny of very particular
characteristics, unique and worthy of preservation given its
natural conditions and matchless beauties. In other words,
we are pursuing a greener Samaná from the environmental
point of view.
In the midst of many messages of supports, inquiries and
reports, we have seen a wide diversity amongst the people
who have signed the Declaration and/or have manifested
support for a greener Samana province. We take this
opportunity to encourage you, if you have't done so yet, to sign
the Declaration and to plan to attend its public signing on
March 20th, the beginning of Spring. You may sign it at any
time.
Thanks everyone who have supported this endeavor, I do truly
hope that many more will also come forward.
The Declaration of Las Terrenas
"Green is Better"
Whereas…
…Samaná has the potential of becoming the most complete
tourist destination in the country because of its historical,
social, religious, cultural, culinary, musical and artistic legacy,
but more than anything else because of the vast richness of
its natural resources.
…Tourism constitute the principal economic activity in the
province and the most promising one for bettering the quality
of life among citizens and residents, nationals and foreign.
…The preservation of the environment is top priority, not only
because it is the right thing to do, but also because Samaná
possesses unique characteristics that make it an ecological
destination par excellence.
…Samaná is very different from all other destinations in the
country and fits very well with current and growing patterns in
tourism development at the global stage, including ecological
tourism.
…Samaná has much more to gain, short and long term, with
a tourist activity that preserves and gives life, as opposed to
an exploitative modality.
…The preservation of the environment in all of its areas is
intimately linked to the fostering of human dignity in all areas.
We Declare
That actors and players in all areas of the tourism industry
within Samaná province commit ourselves to the building
of constructive cross-sector partnerships, sharing ideas,
combining efforts and providing resources to make of the
preservation and protection of the environment in all its
forms a sustainable model and an integral part of all tourist
activities at the personal, local and provincial levels.
Determining that…
“Actors and players” includes everyone in the tourist sector (i.
e.: hoteliers, bar and restaurant owners, tour operators,
providers and commerce in general), in the government
sector (i.e.: governor’s office, city hall, representatives and
central government officers), civil society organizations,
formal and informal leaders and the general public.
- Examples of “actors and players”: individual hotels,
hotel chains, taxi unions, tour operators, association
of businesses, etc
“Sharing ideas” means that those interested will establish the
mechanisms of communication, orientation and information
in order to know and discover what’s occurring in relevant
areas.
- Examples: Web pages, electronic mailings,
scheduled meetings, LT-7 and other periodicals and
special publications.
“Combining efforts” means that the signataires will work
together toward previously established objectives, always
framed around that idea that the common good is superior to
individual interests.
- Examples: car rental places will make sure that their
cars will not be washed in rivers or that the washing
will not contaminate the environment.
“Providing resources” means that the signataires will identify
resources, financial and otherwise, in order to make a reality
the intentions of the agreement.
- Examples: donations for a common fund, providing
rooms for experts and trainers, sharing printed
resources from a number of sources, distribute fliers
and messages in individual Webpages.
In the context of Samaná the “environment” refers to the vast
natural wealth in mountains and beaches, wetlands and
forests, caves and springs, humpback whales and
commercial fishing, waterfalls and mangroves, adventure and
sport hiking, as well as better-known destinations
- Examples: our environment includes the beaches,
wetlands, etc., if you’re going to build protect both.
To make the environment “an integral part” of all tourist activity
means that all those involved will establish as part of their
reason for existence a) avoidance the worst practices of
environmental degradation, including the underground, the
springs and rivers and marine and coastal places; b)
adoption of self-managed policies that foster relevant
attitudes, actions and results within the business
themselves, so that the end results are desirable, balanced
and sustainable.
- Examples: your place of business will start a recycling
program, will start composting, will manage chemical
waste carefully and responsibly, and will determine
the practices that employees and administrators will
effectively implement.
Values Sustaining Environmental Self-
Management
Human Dignity—To foster human dignity at work, in
recreation, and in administrative and political activities related
to tourism and the environment means the inclusion of all
people regardless of skin color, ethnicity, country of origin,
educational level, socio-economic status, sex, sexual
orientation, religious orientation, political membership and
physical appearance.
Respect—Mutual respect among national and foreign citizens
is crucial in order to avoid exploitation and abuse anywhere.
Healthy Life.—The inhabitants of the province have a right to a
healthy and productive life, centered around activities that
promote a high quality of life in all of its integral areas.
Legal framework—Existing laws in regards to the
environment will guide the behavior of foreign nationals, so
that they would not do here what’s prohibited in their countries
of origin; while nationals will follow established laws and
withhold the expectations outlined in laws and regulations, as
well as in international agreements.
Economic Development and Sustainability—There is an
intimate and dynamic tension, but a crucial one, between the
economic development that’s driven by tourism and the
protection of the environment.
Education—It is the responsibility of everyone to discover,
enrich and disseminate basic knowledge and practices that
promote commercial and recreational tourist activity in a
manner that protects the environment, while at the same time
promoting adequate practices for daily living, and in that way
avoiding the degradation of the blessings that Mother Nature
has bestowed upon everyone.
Recognition
All participating actors and players will receive a document,
sticker or plaque that identifies their business place as one
supporting the basic ideals of the Declaration.
Each year a number of individuals, business and
organizations would be recognized on the basis of
compliance and practices: such as,
- Best Environmental Advocate
Best Partner in Environmental Preservation
Best Environmental Educator (community and
business)
Greatest Progress in Environmental Protection
Guidelines and requirements will be produced by an
ad hoc committee working toward that end.
Author: José Bourget, first draft of January 14, 2007. http:
//samanaverde.blogspot.com
Translations: Please send your ideas and corrections by
email to:correo@fundacionmahatmagandhi.com. Thanks.
| Signatarios Signataires Gracias, Grazie, Thanks, Merci. Nelson Bautista Presidente, Sociedad Ecológical del Cibao, Inc. Dr. Colmar A. Serra Ecotopia S.A. Patricia Lamelas Directora Ejecutiva, Centro para la Conservación y Ecodesarrollo de la Bahía de Samaná y su Entorno. CEBSE, Inc. Lic. Riquelme Ortiz Bido Gobernación Civil de Samaná Jose Acevedo Trinidad Diputado de la Provincia Samana, Partido de la Liberacion Dominicana. Operadora Las Ballenas, S.A. Gestiones Las Ballenas, S.A. José Oscar Orsini Alianza de Empresas Turísticas. Ramón B. Martínez Portorreal Director Ejecutivo, IDH- RD (Instituto de Investigacion,Documenta cion y Derechos Humanos de la Republica Dominicana) Lic. José Hamilton Coplin Asociacion de Samanenses Ausentes Inc. Adrian Puello Guerrero Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo, Escuela de Salud Publica. Pierre FAMET Floratour Juan y Lolo CxA José Bourget Fundación Mahatma Gandhi Gary Gresko SP Real Estate & Development LLC Adrian Olteanu Samana.net Hervé Brousset Deirdre Guthrie Mr Piriou Mme Piriou Monique Michault Maquart Michel Michault Maquart Juan Pablo Ortega Dra. Ana Maria Deschamps B Pedro Catrain LIssette Gil Isabelle Georges Lucie Villeneuve St-Antoine-de-Tilly, Québec Canada Adolfo López Belando Damarys Martinez Ennio Marchetti Sonia Bollar Eva Escola Sala Annette Snyder Kristine Holley Jacqueline Chautems Guy Lafage Nimes/Francia Max Geel Philippe Schaack Josiane Mattan- Bornerat Barron Vincent Miguelina Cruz Morel Patricia Legaignoux Dr Jacques Roca DR. Enrique Cortes Michel de la Luz Francoise Piron Helen Safa Miami, Fl Elizabeth E. Roebling José V. Made Bronx, N.Y. Jean Charles Labart Mark Arnold Vicente Barron Santiago Hernández Martina Bueno Payano Laetitia Texier Jean Bernard Barrié Ysabelle Fizaine Klingelfuss Hans- Markus Maritza Martínez Christophe Dauge Emmanuel Meallet Michel Beguier Thierry Germon Lawrence Germon Ing. Erwin Pérez Jefferson Steven Valerio del Pezzo |
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