Riviera Nayarit Joins Earthcheck’s Sustainable Leaders Program

Riviera Nayarit will benchmark its environmental and social performance against the scientific EarthCheck Community Standard. Performance indicators include biodiversity conservation, contributions towards social and community actions and support of local suppliers.

Director of the Riviera Nayarit Visitor and Conventions Office, Marc Murphy, said that the community would be taking on a holistic approach to sustainability and destination management to conserve their delicate ecosystem and support tourism development.

Riviera Nayarit’s breathtaking environment is a major drawcard. It attracts travellers who are looking for unique environmental experiences,” said Murphy. “We want to create a greater awareness of the natural experiences available in Riviera Nayarit, like our sea turtle program, where visitors can partake in a turtle release or see turtle nests in a camp alongside a qualified biologist so that guests can learn how to respect and protect our delicate animal species. In doing so, we also want to ensure that our tourism activities don’t harm the local environment or community, which is why we joined EarthCheck’s sustainable leaders program.”

Mr. Stewart Moore, CEO of EarthCheck, said that he is delighted that Riviera Nayarit joined the EarthCheck program.

Riviera Nayarit is choosing to apply the highest possible standard for environmental benchmarking and certification to their community,” said Moore. “In doing so, they have demonstrated their commitment to responsible tourism practices. By committing to sustainability, Riviera Nayarit not only joins a group of communities who are leading the way in environmental management but they will be able to better manage the resources available to their community and visitors.”

For more information on Riviera Nayarit, visit www.rivieranayarit.com.