It compares indigenous ecotourism in developed and developing countries and provides global case studies of indigenous ecotourism projects in the pacific islands. A publication of the center for ecotourism and sustainable development. Indicators of sustainable development for tourism destinations. Role of ecotourism in sustainable development intechopen. This paper exposes some of the indigenous knowledge systems iks that have been practised. Ecotourisms perceived potential as an effective tool for sustainable development is the main reason why developing countries are now embracing it and including it in their economic development and conservation strategies. Role of indigenous knowledge in sustainable development. A case analysis of strategies in ecotourism development. It will appeal to practitioners, researchers and students in ecotourism and sustainable tourism, indigenous studies, conservation, natural resource. Ecotourism itself is meant to be a sustainable form of natural resourcebased tourism. Sustainability and empowerment within indigenous ecotourism 286 8. Ecotourism as development, part one the benefits and costs of ecotourism development ecotourism as development, part two threats to ecotourisms sustainability the means and the ends summary.
Indigenous people planning framework english abstract. A case analysis of strategies in ecotourism development b. The role of indigenous knowledge in sustainable rural. Ecotourism is a subcomponent of the field of sustainable tourism.
Drawing on case studies from pacific islands, africa, latin america and southeast asia, this book examines ecotourism enterprises controlled by indigenous people in tribal reserves or protected areas. The role of indigenous knowledge in sustainable development. Request pdf on jan 1, 2006, heather zeppel and others published zeppel, h. Heather zeppel worldwide, indigenous peoples are becoming more involved in the tourism industry and particularly ecotourism. Conservation ngos supporting indigenous ecotourism on tribal lands 283 8. Indigenous ecotourism as a sustainable development strategy 87 social and economic benefits to local peoples. The book analyses key factors and constraints for sustainable development of indigenous ecotourism and explores the growing links between biodiversity conservation, ecotourism and indigenous rights. It compares indigenous ecotourism in developed and developing counties and covers cultural ecotours, ecolodges, and bungalows, hunting and fishing tours, cultural attractions and other nature. Linking biodiversity conservation and the development of. Guidelines for communitybased ecotourism development. Cambodia sustainable landscape and ecotourism project.
Even though ecotourism lacks a concrete definition, there are many wellrecognized definitions. Tourism and conservation organizations promoting indigenous ecotourism on tribal lands 289 ix. However, such a reallocation of power is not easy to achieve since the underlying objectives of the. Fennell institutional arrangements for ecotourism policy m. When, in 2015, the international community agreed on 17 sustainable development goals sdgs, a set of targets for improving lives while protecting natural resources by the year 2030, they included specific mention of indigenous peoples, and acknowledged that there can be no truly sustainable development without protecting the traditional. Indigenous knowledge systems and environmental management. The research found that there has mass implications of indigenous knowledge in sustainable development. Empowering indigenous people through education, provision of public goods, and participatory involvement may pave the road for a more fair and sustainable development of these communities around the world. Ecotourism planning and sustainable community development 73 essentially, it seems that there always remain possibilities of competition, politics and powerplay between and within local and foreign companies. In this regard, the united nations division for sustainable development convened the. A simple free text search on the leisure tourism database for indigenous and ecotourism finds about 150 database.
Sustainable development and management of indigenous ecotourism. Ecotourism as a tool for the development of indigenous communities requires, therefore, a shift in the economic and political control from governments, multilateral organizations, and ngos to the communities sofield and li, 2007, zeppel, 2006. Managing impacts of development in the coastal zone. Disciplines, occupations and industries see more details and community development community development subject category. A guidebook isbn 9284407265 published and printed by the world tourism organization, madrid, spain. Cambodia sustainable landscapes and ecotourism project. These ethnic minorities have lived for many centuries practising complex cultural norms and rules. Ecotourism enterprises controlled by indigenous people in. The world bank group 1818 h street nw washinton, dc, usa 20433 prepared by. Sustainable tourism development will include advancing some of the following. Is ecotourism a magic bullet for sustainable development. The best practice ecotourism development guidelines the best practice guidelines assist ecotourism applicants to develop ecotourism facilities and experiences on national parks that are in the public interest, are ecologically sustainable and ensure, to the greatest. Ecotourism and the development of indigenous communities.
A case study of the vietnam mountain regions tran chi trung 1, le xuan quynh 2 and vu van hieu 2 introduction vietnam has 54 ethnic groups, of which 50 groups are living in the uplands. A majority of the working population in the state is. Strategies for sustainable development and management of indigenous ecotourism 288 8. It will appeal to practitioners, researchers and students in ecotourism and sustainable tourism, indigenous studies, conservation, natural resource management and community development.
In fact, there are numerous examples from around the world of indigenous communities using the opportunity that ecotourism provides to educate non indigenous people about indigenous values and lifeways in the hopes of overturning the destructive nature of. The simple users guide to certification for sustainable tourism and ecotourism. Locales around the world with pristine, unique or grand natural and. The goals cover the three dimensions of sustainable development. Indigenous ecotourisms role in transforming ecological.
The term communitybased ecotourism takes this social dimension a stage further. It will appeal to practitioners, researchers and students in ecotourism and sustainable tourism, indigenous studies, conservation, natural resource management resource management subject category. With that newlywon confidence, we would also be ready to borrow and exchange eco indigenous knowledge, with development potential, with other countries in the global south. This diversity of views on sustainable tourism and the complexity of the concept has led. Indigenous peoples and natural resources management. Indigenous knowledge systems and sustainable development. Principles of sustainable development all sustainable development programmes must consider the. Hall linking biodiversity and sustainable tourism policy c. The development objective of sustainable landscapes and ecotourism project cslep for cambodia is to improve protected areas management, and to promote ecotourism opportunities and nontimber forest products ntfp value chains in the. The 17 sustainable development goals sdgs with 169 targets are broader in scope and go further than the mdgs by addressing the root causes of poverty and the universal need for development that works for all people.
Several arguments suggest that the development of indigenous communities is compatible with ecotourism. However, indigenous ecotourism, according to zeppel 2006, focuses on the indigenous theme as well as the level of participation in tourism development and management. However, the iucns definition lacks any reference to local participation in decisionmaking processes related to project implementation and management, and. Cambodia sustainable landscape and ecotourism project cslep indigenous people planning framework ippf prepared for. Christ, costas, oliver hillel, seleni matus, and jamie sweeting.
One key assumption behind this strategy is that ecotourism businesses can achieve financial viability. Concepts indigenous knowledge and formal knowledge there are other names for indigenous knowledge ik such as local knowledge, indigenous technical knowledge and traditional knowledge. It has generated wealth in uttarakhand, but the development is neither equitable nor sustainable as underlined by the impacts of the june 20 disaster. Indigenous knowledge systems and sustainable development in africa. This is a form of ecotourism where the local community has substantial control over, and involvement in, its development and management, and a major proportion of the benefits remain within the community.
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