ecotourism 生态旅游.ppt

Ecotourism;Ecotourism;To educate the traveler To provide funds for ecological conservation To directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities Or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights.;Generally, ecotourism deals with living parts of the natural environments. Ecotourism focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability. Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora（植物）, fauna（动物）, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists insight into the impact of human beings on the environment, and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats.;Principles of Ecotourism;Principles of Ecotourism;Provide direct financial aid for conservation Provide financial aid, empowerment授权 and other benefits for local peoples Raise the travelers awareness of the host countrys political, environmental and social climate ;Types of Ecotourism;Agritourism农家乐;Adventure Ecotourism探险生态旅游;Cultural Ecotourism文化生态旅游;Community Development Ecotourism 社区生态旅游;Endangered Wildlife Ecotourism 濒旅游危野生动植物生态旅游;Importance of ecotourism;Creates environmental awareness;Economic development;Empowers local communities;Promotes cultural exchange;Negative impact;South Africa is one of the countries that are reaping significant economic benefits from ecotourism, but negative effects—including forcing people to leave their homes, gross violations of fundamental rights, and environmental hazards—far outweigh the medium-term economic benefits . ;Direct environmental impacts;Aside from environmental degradation with tourist infrastructure, population pressures from ecotourism also leaves behind garbage and pollution associated with the Western lifestyle. As one scientist observes, they rarely acknowledge how the meals they eat, the toilets they flush, the water they drink, and so on, are all part of broader regional economic and