We make tourism compatible with the conservation of biodiversity and Bijag\u00f3 culture<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Orango Parque Hotel is managed by the Associa\u00e7ao Guin\u00e9-Bissau Orango, a Spanish non-profit organisation that participates in a project to develop ecotourism in the National Parks of Guinea Bissau..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our core aims<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG-20201022-WA0006.jpg\" "\\"IMG-20201022-WA0006\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Combating climate change and its impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
We use solar panels to supply a significant proportion of the energy we need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>We minimise the use of plastic packaging and opt for long-lasting, reusable materials.<\/div><\/li>
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We make good use of the 3 “Rs\u201d: reduce, reuse and recycle, to minimise our footprint in the nature park.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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We transform aluminium drink cans into cutlery thanks to the work of a local blacksmith.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BIS5363-opt.jpg\" "\\"_BIS5363-opt\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Conserving the marine environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>We use 4-stroke outboard engines on our boats, drastically reducing the level of noise produced and pollution due to exhaust fumes, thereby reducing the impact on marine species.<\/div><\/li>
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We support sustainable shellfishing (respecting the reproduction periods of the different species).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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We collaborate in projects to conserve marine animals such as the African manatee and hippopotamus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ORANGO-Y.EL-KADIR-175opt.jpg\" "\\"ORANGO-Y.EL-KADIR–(175)opt\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Protecting land and sea ecosystems<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>We develop projects to improve the balance between local people and wildlife, thereby preserving nature.<\/div><\/li>
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We build elevated walkways, using local wood, to and from the moored boats to protect the mangroves from our footsteps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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All organic waste from the kitchen is composted or fed to local livestock.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
We transform aluminium drink cans into cutlery thanks to the work of a local blacksmith.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/fondo_distorsionado-opt.jpg\" "\\"fondo_distorsionado-opt\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Promoting economic growth by providing stable, good quality jobs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>All our staff are local, including the cooks, cleaners and guides, fostering their training and professional development within the tourism industry.<\/div><\/li>
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Our boutique is stocked with local handicrafts from many Guinea Bissau craftspeople, helping to preserve traditional jobs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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We support the economy of Guinea Bissau by working with local suppliers for everything from food and beverages to the art and activities offered to our guests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC7224-opt.jpg\" "\\"_DSC7224-opt\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Supporting education and training as one of the main pillars to develop local self-sufficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>We train all our workers to offer them new opportunities regarding decent, good quality employment.<\/div><\/li>
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We train people interested in developing local tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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We set up training workshops on key issues, such as health, in the villages of the Bijag\u00f3s Islands to promote local self-development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/GUI1585-opt.jpg\" "\\"_GUI1585-opt\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Including local people and culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>We form an integral part of the Orango National Park and its people; we have no physical or social boundaries.<\/div><\/li>
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We respect traditional activities and customs, playing an active part in popular festivals and cultural events in the villages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Our hotel is not fenced off, co-existing openly with nature and its inhabitants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our SDGs<\/b><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/E-WEB-Goal-14.png\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development:<\/h3>Preserving the coast and its mangroves by building elevated walkways to prevent any damage, as well as encouraging the use of traditional fishing gear.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/E-WEB-Goal-15.png\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.:<\/h3>Securing financial resources from all kinds of sources to conserve natural and cultural biodiversity. Promoting the sustainable management of natural resources.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/E-WEB-Goal-03.png\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages:<\/h3>Supporting the missions and work of doctors and nurses. Raising awareness of personal and occupational hygiene to combat disease.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/E-WEB-Goal-04.png\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all:<\/h3>Reconditioning schools and nurseries.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/E-WEB-Goal-05.png\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div> Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls:<\/h3>Training both male and female workers at the OPH so they can develop a career in the tourism industry.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Orango Parque Hotel is managed by the Associa\u00e7ao Guin\u00e9-Bissau Orango, a Spanish non-profit organisation that participates in a project to develop ecotourism in the National Parks of Guinea Bissau..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Combating climate change and its impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> We use solar panels to supply a significant proportion of the energy we need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> We make good use of the 3 “Rs\u201d: reduce, reuse and recycle, to minimise our footprint in the nature park.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> We transform aluminium drink cans into cutlery thanks to the work of a local blacksmith.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Conserving the marine environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> We support sustainable shellfishing (respecting the reproduction periods of the different species).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> We collaborate in projects to conserve marine animals such as the African manatee and hippopotamus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> Protecting land and sea ecosystems<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> We build elevated walkways, using local wood, to and from the moored boats to protect the mangroves from our footsteps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> All organic waste from the kitchen is composted or fed to local livestock.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> We transform aluminium drink cans into cutlery thanks to the work of a local blacksmith.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Promoting economic growth by providing stable, good quality jobs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Our boutique is stocked with local handicrafts from many Guinea Bissau craftspeople, helping to preserve traditional jobs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> We support the economy of Guinea Bissau by working with local suppliers for everything from food and beverages to the art and activities offered to our guests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> Supporting education and training as one of the main pillars to develop local self-sufficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> We train people interested in developing local tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> We set up training workshops on key issues, such as health, in the villages of the Bijag\u00f3s Islands to promote local self-development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Including local people and culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> We respect traditional activities and customs, playing an active part in popular festivals and cultural events in the villages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Our hotel is not fenced off, co-existing openly with nature and its inhabitants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>Our core aims<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our SDGs<\/b><\/h2><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development:<\/h3>Preserving the coast and its mangroves by building elevated walkways to prevent any damage, as well as encouraging the use of traditional fishing gear.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.:<\/h3>Securing financial resources from all kinds of sources to conserve natural and cultural biodiversity. Promoting the sustainable management of natural resources.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages:<\/h3>Supporting the missions and work of doctors and nurses. Raising awareness of personal and occupational hygiene to combat disease.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all:<\/h3>Reconditioning schools and nurseries.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div> Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls:<\/h3>Training both male and female workers at the OPH so they can develop a career in the tourism industry.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>