Ecotourism
Ecotourism is catering for tourists wishing to experience the natural environment without damaging it or disturbing its habitats. It is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial mass tourism. It means responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people. Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for …
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World Bank Group · 1 December 2023 English
The world faces a triple crisis of three interconnected issues―development, climate, and nature― and current levels of climate action are insufficient. Beyond the grim headlines, there are increasingly clear opportunities …
strategy includes actions to boost incomes from ecotourism, forest-based livelihoods, and sustainable timber …
ADB: Asian Development Bank · 30 November 2023 English
Outlining how civil society organizations (CSO) evolved in Turkmenistan, this brief explains how many work in tandem with government to raise awareness of health issues, boost social and environmental protection, …
its members opportunities for mountaineering, ecotourism, mountain running, and trekking in Ashgabat … Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Provides mountaineering, ecotourism, mountain running, and trekking services. Eko-Durmush …
RAND Corporation · 29 November 2023 English
Testimony submitted to the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security on November 29, 2023.
economic autonomy. Growth in tourism, especially ecotourism, will increase demand for SAR and environmental …
NAI: Nordic Africa Institute · 29 November 2023 English
Recognising and including the knowledge and contributions of indigenous peoples in building resilient food systems is crucial. Kenyan decision-makers must empower indigenous peoples to actively engage in local climate adaptation …
sharing will enhance assist co-operatives to and ecotourism are tools drought and wind dam- the livelihoods …
The Australia Institute · 28 November 2023 English
Native Forests
interview. 42 Jess Davis, ‘Tassie Battle between Ecotourism, Forestry Playing out in Derby’, ABC News, 6 … net.au/news/2017-08-07/tasmanias-battle-between-ecotourism-forestry- plays-out-in-derby/8766304. 43 Davis …
IRENA: International Renewable Energy Agency · 24 November 2023 English
Renewable energy
located in pristine forest areas that attract ecotourism, e.g. hotels and restaurants. Carbon credits …
World Bank Group · 23 November 2023 English
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) represent ninety percent of businesses worldwide. Not only are they important drivers of employment, technological change, and social mobility. They are also essential to …
(bikes, boats, passenger vehicles) Sustainable or ecotourism ventures that meet established standards for … Tourism operations must meet recognized ecotourism standards Ecotourism ventures and operations outside … conservation areas that are consistent with ecotourism principles. For example, these ventures could …
OEKO: Öko-Institut e.V. · 22 November 2023 English
The study assesses different aspects of benefit sharing agreements, including: • Any (emerging) requirements set out in the standards of the main carbon crediting programmes related to benefit sharing agreements; …
group – 4% / Forest rehabilitation group – 8% / Ecotourism group – 1% / Rubber group – 1% / Environment …
World Bank Group · 17 November 2023 English
production; (iv) Value chain enhancements; (v) Ecotourism/recreational activities; (vi) Fuelwood alternatives; …
World Bank Group · 17 November 2023 English
This report presents the results ofcomprehensive research on cultural heritageand sustainable tourism sector (CHST) andclimate change, carried out in partnershipbetween the World Bank and the KoreaResearch Institute for Human Settlements(KRIHS). …
Ecological Village around tidal flats – [S] Ecotourism on tidal flats certification Tourism – Tourism … Ecological Village around Tidal Flats, as well as the Ecotourism on Tidal Flats certification. Policies based … projects, green remodeling, developing a linear ecotourism travel route in connection with the Korea Dulle-gil … aimed at improving access to local tourism, ecotourism promotion using natural heritage as unique local … popularization of low-carbon travel services through ecotourism laws, legal schemes, and plans Linking the law …
