This CABI book uses case studies and regional overviews to understand the impact of ecotourism on communities and ecosystems in the United States and Latin America through the perspective of scholars, practitioners, tour operators, and policy makers.

Topics

Community Development
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Enterprise Development
Environmental Conservation
Property and User Rights
Protected and Managed Areas
Stakeholder Engagement
Sustainable Management Systems
Visitor Management
Wildlife Protection and Interaction
Workforce

GSTC-D Criterias

A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A5 -Resident engagement and feedback
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B4 -Support for community
B5 -Preventing exploitation and discrimination
B6 -Property and user rights
C4 -Traditional access
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D3 -Wildlife interaction
D4 -Species exploitation and animal welfare
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

09- Industry Innovation & Infrastructure
12- Responsible Consumption & Production

Citation

“Stronza;

2008;

Ecotourism and Conservation in the Americas;

BTRP-ID: 2610″

Ecotourism and Conservation in the Americas

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