The local community awareness on Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark status: Case of Kampung Padang Puteh, Langkawi, Malaysia

Ibrahim, Mohamad Syahrul Nizam; Abdul-Halim, S.; Ishak, Mohd Yusoff; Sadighi, Hassan

doi:10.1016/j.ijgeop.2021.02.009

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“…It showed the importance of public knowledge in supporting biodiversity conservation for a national park. The higher the knowledge of biodiversity, the higher the positive attitude toward the conservation of natural resources (Aminrad et al, 2013 ; Hassan, 2017 ; Ibrahim et al, 2021a , 2021b ).…”

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“…The proboscis monkey was the official mascot for the 2014 Visit Malaysia Year. This exposed the public to the term 'endemic species' through local tourism promotion (Ibrahim et al, 2021a , 2021b ).…”

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“…It has yielded a lot of insight for policymakers because it measures the gap between knowledge and action (Babaei et al, 2015 ). Recently, there are few researchers who use the KAP model for the studies related to COVID-19 pandemic in order to understand the community behaviour(Habib et al, 2021 ; Ibrahim et al, 2021a , 2021b ; Tomar et al, 2021 ; Yang et al, 2021 ). KAP framework is utilised as basis of this study which focusing on what individuals know (cognitive domain), feel (affective domain) about a particular issue as well as their associated actions (psychomotor domain) (Zahedi et al, 2014 ).…”

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Public awareness on biodiversity conservation and well-being: case of Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

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Lack of public awareness of biodiversity conservation is the leading cause of biodiversity loss. This needs to be emphasized by stakeholders in the conservation effort, particularly in some major conservation areas, including the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Gunung Mulu National Park (GMNP). As a result of threats such as natural catastrophes, pollution, poaching, and uncontrolled urbanization or human development, GMNP is at risk of being inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. The UNESCO status is possible to be drawn if its criteria are not maintained or degraded due to a lack of emphasis on awareness of the importance of the site. However, it is still limited information on to what extent is the public aware of the importance of biodiversity conservation in GMNP and its relationship to their well-being. Thus, the study aims to examine the level of awareness (knowledge, attitude, and experience) among local community and visitors in GMNP towards biodiversity conservation; and determine their well-being, specifically on environmental, economic, and social factors concerning conservation awareness. A validated questionnaire was distributed to the visitors (n = 87) and local community (n = 99) through an online and face-to-face survey. Based on the awareness constructs, their level of knowledge and experience is high, while attitude portrays a moderate level. The visitors have a higher level of knowledge, attitude, and experience than the local community. The level of education and number of dependents had influenced their awareness of conservation. In terms of well-being, the economic and social factors had significantly predicted awareness accordingly. It shows that the dimensions of the neighborhood, life and social relations, services and facilities, education, culture, and monthly income influence their current level of awareness of biodiversity conservation. The empirical study provides insights into developing a biodiversity conservation framework for GMNP that emphasizes community psychology as part of the social movement toward holistic management in the park.

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“…For the population living in the vicinity of a geopark, the economic component generated by tourism is fundamental [53]. In particular, previous studies have shown that the greater the economic development derived from tourism, the more positive the attitude of the residents [54], especially when it comes to environmentally friendly tourism [55].…”

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Perceived Rural Development in UNESCO Global Geoparks in Spain

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Prieto-Ballester

Miguel-Barrado

2022

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The tourism management of geoparks is an excellent way of achieving sustainable development in rural areas and improving the quality of life of the resident population while respecting their natural and cultural heritage. Spain is the country with the second highest number of geoparks in the world and the first in Europe. This study aims to find out how rural development is perceived by the highest political representatives of the municipalities affected by the declaration of geoparks in Spain, considering the dimensions of economic and social development and the infrastructures of the environment. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analysed with the structural equation modelling technique. The results reveal that the local perception of the geopark declaration is conditioned, firstly, by the perceived economic and tourism development, followed by the development of the surrounding infrastructure and social development. In conclusion, good tourism planning in these areas, increased recreational use, and the services offered by local businesses are necessary to improve the way of life for these rural populations.

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“…Changes in the areas surrounding a site are likely inevitable but should not harm the heritage site values [48]. Changes could, in fact, act as catalysts by unlocking new forms of support, which, in turn, influence meaning [49,50]. Therefore, it is necessary to develop solid relationships among territorial actors in order to search for the best practices for the development of the site [51][52][53].…”

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A UNESCO Site as a Tool to Promote Local Attractiveness: Investigating Stakeholders’ Opinions

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Bonadonna

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites are a useful tool to protect and promote the legacy human beings leave over the centuries. Ivrea, a 20th century industrial city, is the second Italian industrial site recorded in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a city in the North-West of Italy, historically known for the Olivetti factory, which made it world-famous by combining visionary ideals and a careful entrepreneurial policy. Our study focuses on the tourism value of the Ivrea UNESCO site and, in particular, aims at analyzing the level of integration of local stakeholders and their ability to identify guidelines for the promotion of the UNESCO site in terms of tourism. The research process was conducted with an in-depth analysis of the perception and consideration of public and private stakeholders concerning this topic. A questionnaire was prepared by a group of experts and individual interviews were conducted using the Delphi method; then, the results of the interviews were presented and the identification of priorities was carried out using the nominal group technique. Results show that the new UNESCO site in Ivrea has great potential, both in cultural terms, continuing the dissemination of Adriano Olivetti’s ideals, and in terms of tourism, because it may turn into a tourist attraction capable of generating new tourist flows and promoting the Olivetti approach.

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The local community awareness on Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark status: Case of Kampung Padang Puteh, Langkawi, Malaysia

Cited by 14 publications

References 18 publications

Public awareness on biodiversity conservation and well-being: case of Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Public awareness on biodiversity conservation and well-being: case of Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Perceived Rural Development in UNESCO Global Geoparks in Spain

A UNESCO Site as a Tool to Promote Local Attractiveness: Investigating Stakeholders’ Opinions

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