Ronald Sanabria sought to make tourism more sustainable
Ronald Sanabria, a Costa Rican engineer and advocate for sustainable tourism, worked to transform the industry by developing standards, training, and certification programs that supported local communities and protected natural environments. He spent over two decades with the Rainforest Alliance, helping businesses and governments implement practices that balanced economic growth with environmental and social responsibility. His efforts focused on ensuring that tourism benefits both ecosystems and local livelihoods through collaboration across multiple sectors. Sanabria’s legacy lies in the institutions and trained professionals he helped create, which continue to advance sustainable tourism practices globally.
Ronald Sanabria worked to make tourism more sustainable by creating standards, training, and certification programs through the Rainforest Alliance.
His efforts helped ensure tourism could support local communities and protect natural environments without causing harm.
His work shows how thoughtful planning and collaboration can lead to long-term benefits for both people and the planet.
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