Approaches toward Community Participation Enhancement in Ecotourism

Gumede, Thembinkosi Keith; Nzama, Antonia Thandi

doi:10.5772/intechopen.100295

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“…For example, areas of mangrove forest in Bali, Indonesia, have been established by local communities for the purpose of ecotourism and to maintain the conservation of biodiversity, landscapes, and the ecosystem overall [199]. Ecotourism activities carried out by these community groups are supported and fostered by the relevant stakeholders of the region and/or the state government and have been incorporated as a part of their CSR (corporate social responsibility) program [200]. The use of mangroves for ecotourism is in accordance with the development directions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 [201].…”

Section: Ecotourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mangrove Health: A Review of Functions, Threats, and Challenges Associated with Mangrove Management Practices

Akram,

Hussain,

Mazumdar

et al. 2023

Forests

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Mangroves stand out as one of the most diverse and biologically significant natural systems in the world. Playing critical roles in maintaining the health and productivity of coastal ecosystems, mangroves provide a range of services and functions, including habitat for local fauna and flora, food and other goods, carbon sequestration, and protection from natural disasters such as storm surges and coastal erosion. It is also evident that mangroves face several threats, which have already led to the gradual depletion of mangrove areas worldwide. Based on the analysis of current and related historical literature and data, this review summarises mangrove functions and the threats and challenges associated with mangrove management practices. Our findings suggest that coastal development, expanded aquaculture, deforestation, climate change, and other associated implications such as eutrophication, diseases, and pollution are the major factors posing threats to mangrove sustainability. We also highlight the various challenges, such as land use conflict, a lack of stringent regulatory actions, inadequate policy and government frameworks, and a lack of community awareness, that underlie ineffective mangrove management. The implementation of inclusive and coordinated approaches involving stakeholders from different backgrounds and interests, governmental and non-governmental organisations, and academia is essential for mangrove restoration and sustainable mangrove management by adapting mitigation strategies.

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Section: Ecotourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mangrove Health: A Review of Functions, Threats, and Challenges Associated with Mangrove Management Practices

Akram,

Hussain,

Mazumdar

et al. 2023

Forests

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“…In South Africa, the ecotourism sector has grown considerably since the country's attainment of democracy in 1994 (Nkomo and Adanlawo, 2023;Gumede and Nzama, 2021). Over the period of 2021 to 2023, there was an upward trend in the number of tourists arriving in South Africa, with monthly records showing improvements.…”

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Ecotourism Initiatives Contribution to Improved Livelihoods: A Case of Umkhanyakude District Municipality

Fikile Xaba,

Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo,

Nomusa Yolanda Nkomo

2024

RS Global - IJITE

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South Africa adopted tourism policies that advocate the active participation and involvement of local communities in ecotourism initiatives to improve sustainable livelihoods. This study investigated the contribution of ecotourism initiatives to improved livelihood of UMkhanyakude District Municipality. Eight (8) participants each from four local municipalities, making a total of 32 were purposively interviewed. Data from the participants were processed through the ATLAS TI application. The results revealed that ecotourism contributes to improved livelihood and has also put pressure on community assets such as land, wildlife and cultural practices. The study concludes that despite the prevailing challenges, opportunities exist regarding improvement in the implementation of ecotourism projects and the beneficiation of local communities. The study recommends that ecotourism policy practice at local government level be focused on local communities rather than economy and the tourism industry's commercial sector.

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“…In developing countries such as South Africa, ecotourism is perceived as a promising initiative capable of poverty alleviation (Gumede & Nzama, 2021;Kummitha et al, 2021). Consequently, ecotourism has been incorporated into development, and conservation policies and strategies are being implemented at the local government level as part of local economic development (LED) initiatives (Guri et al, 2021;Serenari et al, 2020).…”

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The Role of Ecotourism in Reducing Poverty and Unemployment: A Mixed Method Approach

Xaba,

Adanlawo,

Nkomo

2024

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Ecotourism is perceived as a promising initiative capable of poverty alleviation and job creation. This study investigated whether ecotourism helps to alleviate poverty and unemployment in relatively underdeveloped areas such as the UMkhanyakude district municipality. The study used a parallel, convergent research design comprising qualitative and quantitative research applications. Both random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 204. In selecting respondents for the quantitative dimension, two types of databases obtained from each of the local municipalities were used. The first database comprised community registers, and the second included a list of companies registered with the municipality’s supply chain or procurement unit. Specifically, the criteria used to select participants included expertise, understanding of ecotourism programme implementation processes, skills, and proximity to ecotourism projects. Four (n = 4) officials and four (n = 4) program managers, for a total of eight, were selected from each of the four local municipalities. This resulted in a combined purposive sample of 32 participants (8 x 4 = 32) for the interviews. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed to analyse quantitative data. The qualitative data were processed through the ATLAS TI application. From the results, it can be deduced that, to a greater extent, ecotourism is contributing towards the reduction of poverty and unemployment in UMkhanyakude District Municipality. Based on the results, it can be concluded that ecotourism has the potential to reduce poverty and unemployment in rural communities in line with the dimensions of sustainable development goals. Benchmarking activities that focus on community roles and responsibilities, awareness-building strategies at the community level, stakeholder consultation and involvement, and capacity-building programmes are recommended.

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Approaches toward Community Participation Enhancement in Ecotourism

Cited by 7 publications

References 64 publications

Mangrove Health: A Review of Functions, Threats, and Challenges Associated with Mangrove Management Practices

Mangrove Health: A Review of Functions, Threats, and Challenges Associated with Mangrove Management Practices

Ecotourism Initiatives Contribution to Improved Livelihoods: A Case of Umkhanyakude District Municipality

The Role of Ecotourism in Reducing Poverty and Unemployment: A Mixed Method Approach

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