Ecotourism is a part of a big umbrella sustainable tourism. With the aim to conserve nature, promote culture of distinct places, and create livelihood for local people, the practise is taking momentum nowadays. Let's go through the PPT and learn more.

1. Eco-tourism

2. Content Outline
Definition of Ecotourism
History of Ecotourism
Characteristics of Ecotourism
Examples of Ecotourism

3. Learning Objectives
After completing the module, you will be able to:
a.Define Ecotourism in your own words
b.Discuss the characteristics of Ecotourism
c.Identify Eco-tourism places in India

4. Tourism to areas of ecological interest (typically exotic and often
threatened natural environments), esp. to support conservation efforts
and observe wildlife; spec. access to an endangered environment
controlled so as to have the least possible adverse effect.”
Oxford dictionary
Ecotourism is traveling to relatively undisturbed or uncontaminated
natural areas with the specific objective of studying, admiring, and
enjoying the scenery and its wild plants and animals, as well as any
existing cultural manifestation (both past and present) found in these
areas.”
Ceballos-Lascurain (Father of Eco-tourism)
Definition

5. Definition
Ecotourism is the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner
meant to minimize ecological impact
Marriam webster
Ecotourism is “responsible travel to natural areas which conserves
the environment and sustains the well- being of local people”
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)

6. History
The term “Eco-tourism” was conceptualized
1980
1982
The term “Eco-tourism” became official and recorded in Oxford
English Dictionary
1987
The first definition of Eco-tourism was given by Ceballos-
Lascurain
2002 United Nations declared 2002 the year of eco-tourism
Centre on Eco-tourism and Sustainable Development is formed
as a joint project between Institute of Policy studies in
Washington DC and Stanford University
2003

7. Characteristics
Travel to natural
destinations
Conservation
of nature
Generating financial
benefits for local
community
Offer learning
experience to
visitors
Build environmental
awareness and
promote local culture

8. Examples
Birdwatching/
Staycations
Eco-lodging/
Camping
Trekking/
Hiking
Birdwatching is observing the
birds in their natural habitat.
This activity can be a leisure
time for families or a part of
educational tours. A birder
travel long distance to study
rare species of birds.

9. Birdwatching/
Staycations
Eco-lodging/
Camping
Trekking/
Hiking
Examples
Eco-lodge is an accommodation
facility designed to have minimal
impact on nature. The location
being set near the natural bodies,
tourist can experience nature-
aligned activities such as
swimming, kayaking, etc.

10. Birdwatching/
Staycations
Eco-lodging/
Camping
Trekking/
Hiking
Trekking involves excursion to
appealing locations which are
accessible on foot. By
trekking/hiking one minimizes
the carbon footprints and
contributes towards conserving
the nature.
Examples

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