Partnerships
Leadership on the AECO community engagement committee At the AECO annual general meeting in October 2018, AECO’s first community focused committee was formed. It embraced a vision for greater industry-wide efforts to engage with communities. The committee was prompted after a group of industry leaders, including Quark Expeditions, came together in the interest of better engaging with Arctic communities. The group worked closely with senior industry stakeholders and those who shared their vision, and proposed the idea to the AECO membership to vote on. The vision was met with unanimous support. The work of this committee will be to advance partnerships and collaboration with communities.
Strategy and Objectives To ensure the utmost consideration to local people, communities, and cultural heritage, the AECO Community Engagement Committee aims to:
1. Ensure dialogue and collaboration with all relevant stakeholders 2. Develop mutual benefits, including economic development, social responsibility and sustainability 3. Facilitate education of staff and visitors 4. Coordinate joint efforts within the industry 5. Support community interest in competency development and training 6. Contribute to the wellbeing of Arctic communities
41 | For more information, contact Quark Expeditions at Sustainability@QuarkExpeditions.com
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