A small town Dawki is delineating new script of global sustainable eco-tourism across the International Radcliffe Line between India & Bangladesh where mesmerizing greenish bluish River Umngot drains into the plain of Bangladesh dissecting the Ri Pnar/Jaintia Hills & Hima Khyrim/Khasi Hills in the State of Meghalaya.
A small town Dawki is delineating new script of global sustainable eco-tourism across the International Radcliffe Line between India & Bangladesh where mesmerizing greenish bluish River Umngot drains into the plain of Bangladesh dissecting the Ri Pnar/Jaintia Hills & Hima Khyrim/Khasi Hills in the State of Meghalaya.
It is about the chapter topic in std 10....
Forest resources...
The information included in it is:-
Meaning of forest
uses of forests
area covered by forests
deforestation
examples bishnoi community ....
and many more things........
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Tourism is often described as a way to provide alternative livelihoods for people living around protected areas. For the sake of conservation, this general theory may be more effective with more targeted incentives for the protection of specific species. The use of incentives through tourism payments is being explored by WCS at sites in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. Lessons learned can be applied by others in the industry with little cost and high impact.
In this presentation i described about tourism in India. Like- Merit and Demerit, problem in tourism, rate of FTA's , some beautiful places in India and much more...
It is about the chapter topic in std 10....
Forest resources...
The information included in it is:-
Meaning of forest
uses of forests
area covered by forests
deforestation
examples bishnoi community ....
and many more things........
HOW TO USE TOURISM AS AN INCENTIVE FOR CONSERVATION: STORIES FROM CAMBODIA, L...Wild Asia
Tourism is often described as a way to provide alternative livelihoods for people living around protected areas. For the sake of conservation, this general theory may be more effective with more targeted incentives for the protection of specific species. The use of incentives through tourism payments is being explored by WCS at sites in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. Lessons learned can be applied by others in the industry with little cost and high impact.
In this presentation i described about tourism in India. Like- Merit and Demerit, problem in tourism, rate of FTA's , some beautiful places in India and much more...
Positive Impacts of Ecotourism in Protected Areas, Pamela LanierAnna Spenceley
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Cost Effective Ways To Achieving Sustainable Tourism Best Practices Wild Asia
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
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Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
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3. Some facts about Namibia
Most arid country south of the Sahara Desert
Receives 258 millimeters of rain a year.
Very low population density – about 2 people per kilometer.
Three topographical zones:
Western Coastal zone – home of Namib Desert
Eastern Desert Zone
Semi-arid central plateau
Desertification is a barrier to economic progress
300 days of sunshine a year – great for tourism.
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5. How Important is Tourism in Namibia?
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Namibia Sub-Saharan Africa The World
Tourism in Namibia against Africa and The World - 2009 stats
% contribution to GDP % of people employed % annual growth
6. Contributing factors to Namibia’s Economy
Mining Eg. Diamonds
Agriculture
and FishingConstitutes 40% of
country’s GDP
Tourism
Grown steadily since
Namibia’s
Independence in 1990
8. Natural Environment
40% of wildlife located in protected and communal areas.
Commercial farms on private lands contain majority of the wildlife.
Privately-owned semi-arid to arid range lands have multimillion-pound industries
based on
Viewing of game animals
Controlled destruction/ trophy hunting
(Trophy hunting: Selective hunting of wild game animals)
9. Namibia’s Tourism Bodies
Ministry for the Environment and Tourism
•Monitors impact of tourism on the environment
•Concerned with land degradation/desertification, water scarcity, threats to biodiversity etc
Namibia Tourism Board
•Regulating aspects of the tourist industry
•Eg accommodation, transport, catering
Namibia Community Based Tourism Association
•Provides funding for new ventures
•Ensures that money raised from tourism reaches local community
10. Issues Faced vs UN Environmental Program
Recommendations
Issues
Overconsumption of resources
Tourists consume up to 3 times
water of local people
Demands for hot water uses a lot
of fuelwood
Low carrying capacity of desert
environments
High waste output
Looting of paintings and engravings
UNEP Recommendations
Use alternatives to fuelwood
Use purified water instead of mineral
water in plastic bottles
Use dry toilets, burn toilet paper
Use biodegradable detergent
Tourists take their non-biodegradable
waste home
Forbidding flash photography etc
11. Issues Faced vs UN Environmental Program
Recommendations
Issues
Tourists’ disrespectful behaviour
Eg, in the way they dress
Use of offensive gestures
Intrusive photography
Restricting locals’ access to grazing
land and water, where resources
are under pressure
UNEP Recommendations
Produce should be bought from
local communities
Encourage intercultural
understanding
Provide language training
Draw on expertise and knowledge
of local communities
13. About Kaokoland
In Northern Namibia
40 000 km2
Less than 30 000 inhabitants
Himba people: semi-nomadic, pastoral population
Pastoral: Relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle.
(Pastures)
Main food: cow milk, meat
Cattle are the main symbol of wealth
14. Himba people
Huts made from tree saplings mixed with mud and dung
Surrounded by animal pens
Wear traditional dresses
Speak local language
Follow traditional behavioural codes
Attracted many anthropologists
Lifestyle probably related to their geographical location
15. Himba people
Plaster skin and hair with butter and ash for protection against the sun, and
youthful looks
Wear elaborate jewellery
Intricate weaving of hair
16. How Himba reflects sustainable tourism
Maintaining the culture of the local people
Language
Dressing
Hunting
Food
Tourists have not interfered with the locals or the environment
19. Accommodation at Damaraland Camp
Damaraland was named by the World Travel and Tourism Council in 2005 as the
winner of the Tourism Tomorrow Conservation Award
Award recognizes and promotes practices in responsible tourism
Camp is run by local Damara people, and western operator Wilderness Safaris
Set up in 1996
Camp consists of tents on wooden platforms, shaded and open to breeze
Verandahs have a view of the Haub River Valley and the mountains
Game is driven into the valley
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21. Accommodation at Damaraland Camp
Food is eaten in a dining area of local stone and canvas
Plunge pool for guests
Sustains itself without donor funding
Profits go to
mobile clinics,
educational materials,
running water,
Anti-poaching patrols. (Poaching: illegal hunting of game)
10% income goes back onto the communities from Wilderness Safaris
Populations in conservancy have doubled since 1996.
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23. More Helpful Sites
http://www.mdgfund.org/program/sustainableculturaltourismnamibia
http://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/namibia-s-sustainable-tourism-success