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At a time when the world is plagued with pandemics, natural disasters, wars, and resulting hardships, nature-based tourism is on the decline, disrupting essential funding streams for protected areas where biodiversity and human vulnerability are highest and at greatest risk, especially in Africa and Latin America.
This new book presents case studies from around the world that demonstrate the importance of naturebased tourism and sustainable development through tourism. The book explores various areas of sustainable development goals (SDGs) that exemplify the contribution of sustainable tourism to cultural heritage, protected areas, and community benefits. It explains how ecotourism can benefit the economy and wildlife in a mutual manner. It also emphasizes the importance and benefit of involving local communities in tourism planning.
Key features:
Includes timely case studies demonstrating sustainable tourism
Offers strategies for addressing sustainable tourism issues and challenges faced around the world
Presents practical applications of sustainable development strategies through ecotourism
Considers the impact of ecotourism on local communities
Contents
PART I: Building a Social Capital 1. Setting the Stage: Highlights of Former WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2. AWAMAKI-Women's Empowerment and Economic Revitalization PART II: Conservation and Community 3. The Upper Navua River, Ecotourism, and Wetland of International Importance 4. Role of Adventure Programming for Shaping a Conservation Ethic and Connection to the Marine Environment 5. Building Networks to Support Community Tourism in the Lower Negro River Region of Brazil 6. Stakeholder Engagement and Community Participation: Mount Elgon Protected Areas, Western Kenya 7. Ecotourism Benefit-Sharing Model Directly Linked to Community Wildlife Conservation Outcomes: A Case Study of Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park, Lao PDR PART III: Private Sector Innovation 8. Community-Private Sector Partnerships in Namibia 9. Selling Community-Based Tourism in National Protected Areas of Brazil 10. Tour Guides as Transformational Leaders PART IV: Culture and Conservation 11. Community Managed Heritage Sites in Protected Areas-Challenges and Opportunities Post-Covid-19: A Case Study of Thingini Shrine in Mt. Kenya National Park 12. Engaging Local Communities in the Creation of Handcraft Souvenirs for the Mason River Protected Area, Jamaica
