Projects

Our core projects on San Cristobal

This is a summary of the core projects we have established for San Cristobal Island, Galapagos. We work alongside the Galapagos National Park, the Marine Reserve, and the Municipality of San Cristobal to protect wildlife, restore habitats, and invest in local education.

Conservation projects

We collaborate with conservation authorities to manage and preserve the island and its inhabitants. Current work includes:

• Collecting plastic and waste from town beaches to remote coastline sites, with reports shared with Galapagos Conservancy and Team Seas.
• Counting and monitoring endemic species such as sea lions, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and seabirds, including basic health checks reported to the Galapagos National Park.
• Eradicating introduced and invasive species such as blackberry, lantana, rats, and feral cats that threaten native ecosystems.
• Building conservation awareness with local schools through initiatives supported by the Galapagos National Park and the Municipality of San Cristobal.
• Delivering English for Conservation courses across four student levels in our education centre.
• Preserving local heritage by clearing and maintaining the historic sugar cane factory area in El Progreso.

Education projects

San Cristobal has historically had limited access to language and skills training. Tourism and conservation roles require English and environmental literacy, so we invest heavily in teaching and curriculum support for local schools and our own Language Teaching Centre.

We collaborate with educators and volunteers to expand opportunities for young people. By strengthening local talent, we help ensure that Galapagos residents can lead conservation and tourism work on their own islands.

Some outcomes of our education projects include:

• Developing English classes that integrate conservation, recycling, waste management, and the impacts of introduced species—tailored for a community living in a World Natural Heritage Site.
• Improving employment prospects for Galapagos residents so local hires can fill tourism and conservation roles traditionally taken by non-residents.