Hope and skepticism: Farmer and local community views on the socio-economic benefits of agricultural bioenergy

Tourism in Bulgaria is a cross cutting sector of particular importance for unemployment and poverty eradication. As a source of foreign exchange earnings and direct investments it ensures viable medium and long-term economic benefits for both the destination and the local community. In recent years, the sustainable development of tourism on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast is seriously threatened, mainly due to the consequences of mass sea tourism, the short-sighted use of available resources and the territorial concentration of accommodation facilities. The aim of the present study is to establish the achievements of the hospitality business on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in terms of sustainability and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

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Community perception of heritage values regarding a global monument in Ghana: Implications for sustainable heritage management

Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences ◽

10.1108/jhass-01-2021-0010 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Justice Mensah

Keyword(s):

Local Community ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Heritage Management ◽

Local People ◽

Inclusive Development ◽

Content Type ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Heritage Site ◽

The People ◽

Limited Opportunity

Purpose Scholarly discourses regarding heritage values for sustainable heritage management abound in heritage literature but appear elitist as they tend to exclude the perspectives of the people at the lower echelons of society. The study explored the values ascribed to a global heritage monument by the people living around a global heritage site in Ghana and the implications of their perceptual values for sustainable heritage management. Design/methodology/approach This study used the qualitative design. It was guided by Costin’s heritage values, community attachment theory and values-based approach to heritage management. Data was gathered from the local people living close to the heritage site, and the staff of Museums and Monuments Board at the heritage site. Data were gathered through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews and analysed using the thematic approach and most significant stories. Findings The results revealed that the local people were aware of the economic, aesthetic, historic, symbolic and informational values of the heritage monument but showed little attachment to the monument. The main reasons for the low attachment were the limited opportunity for them to participate in the management of the monument, and the limited opportunity for direct economic benefits from the heritage asset. Research limitations/implications A comprehensive understanding of heritage monument management that reflects the perspectives and values of the local people is imperative. Practical implications United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation and Ghana Museums and Monuments Board could consider a more community-inclusive heritage management framework that takes cognizance of local values and perspectives to ensure sustainable heritage management and development. Social implications The values and perspectives of the local community matter in heritage management. The heritage authorities need to engage more with the community people and educate them on the best practices regarding the sustainable management of World Heritage Sites. Originality/value This paper argues that the management of global heritage sites should not be elitist in orientation and character. It should respect the principle of community participation for inclusive development.

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Public Perception Influence on the Reshaping Urban Heritage: A Case Study of Port Said Historic Quarters

Space and Culture ◽

10.1177/12063312211018397 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 120633122110183

Author(s):

Sara S. Fouad ◽

Shahira Sharaf Eldin

Keyword(s):

Public Perception ◽

Local Community ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Modern Society ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

North East ◽

Local Perception ◽

Urban Heritage ◽

Port Said

Cultural heritage plays an important role in reshaping cities’ current morphologies, reinforcing public sense of belonging, cultural identity, and place authenticity. Port Said, the research case study, a former colonial city located at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea and the Suez Canal at the north east Egyptian coast, is struggling between new urban sprawl that obliterates its identity and urban heritage preservation. Port Said is an important logistic city distinguished by its unique urban heritage, facing a real threat of heritage obliteration. There is a continuous fight between nostalgic memories, modern life style dreams, and aimed economic benefit. Although there is an international developing agenda for the preservation of tangible urban heritage, the local community can barely interfere with reshaping of urban heritage in the modern society. It is urgent to create public awareness and heritage guardians in developing countries as the economic benefits strongly demolish heritage, ignoring their significance and peculiarity. This research aims to investigate the city’s historical and urban development with special emphasis on buildings’ visual characteristics and architectural features. Visual preference survey research methodology is used to study public perception influence toward reshaping city historical image. The current study employs both qualitative and quantitative tactics in data collection to examine the research hypotheses and to achieve organized and rational local perception about Egyptian building heritage development. Finally, conclusions are drawn about the joining of current public perception of the Port Said heritages, urban identity and city unique reshaping and development.

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Paradoxos do turismo sustentável: implicações de ordem ambiental e econômica do tráfego de veículos nas dunas e à beira-mar de Jacumã (RN)

Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismo (RBEcotur) ◽

10.34024/rbecotur.2017.v10.6630 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Jonas Sérgio do Rêgo Pinto-Júnior ◽

Camila Kayssa Targino-Dutra ◽

Ana Beatriz Gomes-Ferreira ◽

Juliana Garcia Vidal-Rodrigues ◽

Sueli Aparecida Moreira

Keyword(s):

Local Community ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Point Of View ◽

Economic Dimension ◽

Economic Point ◽

Non Profit ◽

Vehicle Traffic ◽

Adventure Tourism ◽

Negative Impacts

O presente estudo busca verificar os danos e/ou impactos ambientais decorrentes do tráfego de viaturas e veículos movidos à combustão nas dunas de Jacumã/RN, bem como os benefícios econômicos que os mesmos oferecem e disponibilizam com a prática de passeios turísticos e passeios de aventura sem fins lucrativos. A metodologia é de natureza qualitativa, por meio da obtenção de depoimentos de representantes de instituições: IBAMA, IDEMA, JEEP CLUBE NATAL, Secretaria Estadual de Turismo, Projeto Tamar, comerciantes locais e o Sindicato dos Buggueiros. Os depoimentos compreenderam questões sobre impactos negativos ao meio ambiente e sobre a importância do turismo de aventura (tráfego de veículos) do ponto de vista econômico. O principal impacto observado foi em relação à circulação de veículos à beira mar e sobre a restinga. O passeio restrito sobre dunas não oferece tanto impacto à natureza. O passeio de buggy é consolidado como atrativo único e tem boa aprovação pela comunidade local. O planejamento turístico de modo sustentável pode conciliar estratégias de redução de impacto ambiental atreladas ao desenvolvimento econômico e melhor inserção da comunidade na atividade turística. Paradoxes of sustainable tourism: implications of environmental and economic dimension on vehicle traffic in the dunes and seafront of Jacumã (RN, Brazil) ABSTRACT This study aimed to verify the environmental impacts of vehicular traffic and vehicles powered by combustion in the Jacumã / RN dunes, as well as to understand the economic benefits derived from the practice of non-profit tours and adventure tours. The methodology is qualitative, with statements from representatives of institutions: IBAMA, IDEMA, JEEP CLUBE NATAL, State Secretary of Tourism, Tamar Project, local merchants and the Buggueiros Union. The statements included questions about negative impacts on the environment and the importance of adventure tourism (vehicle traffic) from an economic point of view. The main impact was observed in relation to the circulation of vehicles at the seaside and on the restinga vegetation. The buggy ride is consolidated as a good tourist attraction and has good approval by the local community. It is therefore concluded that tourism planning in a sustainable way can conciliate strategies of reduction of environmental impact linked to the economic development and better insertion of the community in the tourist activity. KEYWORDS: Ecological Tourism, Permanent Preservation Areas, Sustainable Tourism; Potiguar Dunes.

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Towards sustainable community: Effort to reduce flood risk and increase well-being in a densely populated flood-prone area

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/930/1/012096 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 930 (1) ◽

pp. 012096

Author(s):

L Sedyowati ◽

G Chandrarin ◽

G I K Nugraha

Keyword(s):

Community Involvement ◽

Flood Risk ◽

Flood Control ◽

Local Community ◽

Well Being ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Prone Area ◽

Community Effort ◽

Flood Prone Area ◽

Almost All

Abstract Dealing with flooding in a densely populated flood-prone area poses complex challenges. Almost all residents realize that living in the area is hazardous. However, they choose to stay there. Therefore, flood risk management should be applied in the area. This study aims to: 1) develop facts of the local community in a flood-prone area in decreasing the flood risk while improving well-being through modifying drainage channels used for fish and vegetable farming; 2) evaluate all benefits of drainage investments include the social and economic benefits. The research method consists of a quantitative approach through the distribution of questionnaires and a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews and field surveys. In this study, a concerted community effort was developed as a design parameter. At the same time, the observation parameters include knowledge of the causes of flooding, knowledge of flood risk, community involvement, and government flood control programs. The results showed that the strength of concerted community effort was significantly influenced by the knowledge of flood risk and the local community involvement. This effort can decrease the flood risk by up to 30% and serve direct financial benefits of IDR 48 million in a year.

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The Involvement of Local Community in Mangrove Forest Conservation in West Kalimantan

Jurnal Sylva Lestari ◽

10.23960/jsl29291-301 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 291

Author(s):

Emi Roslinda ◽

Lilis Listiyawati ◽

Ayyub Ayyub ◽

Farih Al Fikri

Keyword(s):

Mangrove Forest ◽

Forest Conservation ◽

Local Community ◽

Survey Methods ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Level Of Involvement ◽

West Kalimantan ◽

Ecological Benefit ◽

Mangrove Conservation

Mangrove forest conservation on the coast of West Kalimantanhas been successfully carried out and saved the environment from coastal abrasion (ecological benefit) and provided economic benefits for the community. This study aims to describe the role of the community in mangrove conservation activities in the coastal areas of West Kalimantan. Survey methods were used in this research. The data was collected through interviews based on questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Data processing was conducted by calculating the percentage and then analyzed by tabulation. Mangrove conservation activities are based on community experiences in saving the environment, boosting economic activities, and obtaining benefits from conservation results. The involvement of the local community uses the bottom-up approach, starting from planning activities, implementation, utilization, and evaluation. In general, the local community’s level of involvement is still at the information and consultation stage. The involvement of the local community as an individual varies greatly, from those who are only involved as part of formality to the level of being actively involved, having decision-making authority, and being able to negotiate and deal directly with capital sources. It occurs due to the varying capacity of each individual. Keywords: forest conservation, local community, mangrove

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TURISMO, GESTÃO HOTELEIRA E O DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIOECONÔMICO NOS PAÍSES EM DESENVOLVIMENTO: MUNICIPIO DE INHAMBANE, MOÇAMBIQUE

Revista Produção e Desenvolvimento ◽

10.32358/rpd.2019.v5.364 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

Author(s):

Orlando Miguel Pestana Alcobia

Keyword(s):

Social Sciences ◽

Significant Contribution ◽

Local Community ◽

Environmental Policies ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Local Economy ◽

Development Model ◽

Environmental Costs ◽

Multiplier Effect ◽

Operational Practices

This article aims to analyze the hotel units’ operational practices in Inhambane, assesses their socio-economic impacts into the local community and proposes hotel operations qualitative measures to promote sustainable socio-economic development. Follow the Quivy and Campenhoudt methodological model for social sciences and has the hotel units and their workers as objects of study. Presents the following dimensions: hotel operations multiplier effect, the employability quality generated by them, their contribution to the welfare infrastructures and their environmental policies. Remarks that the implemented hotel development model is based on a neoliberal matrix, mostly in result of foreign or multinational investments, not guaranteeing a significant multiplier effect in the local economy, its job offer quality is often precarious, unable to have a significant contribution to the local "welfare" infrastructures improvement and sometimes producing undesirable environmental costs. Concludes that it is pressing to rethink the whole model of tourism development in Inhambane, retaining in its territory the economic benefits of the touristic activities and transforming the local community in its main beneficiary.

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Pantai Taman-Pacitan ecotourism development: Conservation and community empowerment orientation

Journal of Community Service and Empowerment ◽

10.22219/jcse.v1i1.11515 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wahyu Prihanta ◽

Ach. Muhib Zainuri ◽

Rahayu Hartini ◽

Amir Syarifuddin ◽

Tundung Subali Patma

Keyword(s):

Natural Resources ◽

Local Community ◽

Sea Water ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Local Communities ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Marine Biota ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Turtle Conservation

Ecotourism is a form of tourism that is closely linked to the principle of conservation. Thus, ecotourism is right and beneficial in maintaining the integrity and authenticity of ecosystems in natural areas, particularly turtle conservation areas. Ecotourism is synergized to turtle conservation as it has such features: (1) Conservation, the use of biodiversity does not damage the natural source, also it does not cause negative impact whereas it is very environmentally friendly, (2) Education, by improving community’s awareness and changing their behavior about the need for conservation of living natural resources and their conservation, (3) Economy, ecotourism provides economic benefits and spur regional development; and (4) Active role of community, this is done by building partnership with local communities for the development of ecotourism. Based on the issues, “IbW Conservation and Ecotourism Ngadirojo District Pacitan Region” was done by (1) Making a model of tourism activities that is environmentally, ecologically, socially, and economically beneficial to local communities and to the sustainability of natural resources, (2) Assessing the object of tourist attraction in flora and fauna conservation areas, in this case sea turtles and their ecosystems, so that can synergize with ecotourism activities, and (3) Making a model of local community-based tourist institution. The method implemented to achieve the objectives was “Community Empowerment through Ecotourism” which is described as follow: (1) Land Conservation, value and travel product, (2) Creation of an ecotourism atmosphere that all people who live in the area will gain the benefit, (3) The development of tourism activities that carry the excellence of the physical, economic, socio-cultural aspects of the local, (4) The solid image of ecotourism activities in the region that is supported by the readiness of all stakeholders, and (5) Integration of turtle theme conservation and ecotourism area with other supporting tourism products in the Regency. Pacitan Construction of facilities that have been carried out are: (1) developing the forest of eternity, (2) ecological restoration of coastal forests, (3) making sea water wells for turtle ponds, (4) nursery of coastal forest vegetation, (5) construction of marine biota ponds and sanitation facilities, (6) construction of shelters and gazebos, (7) construction of parking lot, and (8) widening of the ecotourism ring road. The next stage plans are: (1) ecotourism community empowerment, (2) strengthening the ecotourism area, and (3) revitalization of marine biota ponds.

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Sustainable Community-run Development: Experiences from the ADIO Project in Ostional, Costa Rica

10.26686/wgtn.17007889 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Katja Klopfer

Keyword(s):

Costa Rica ◽

Natural Resources ◽

Local Community ◽

Sea Turtle ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Alternative Methods ◽

Community Members ◽

Olive Ridley ◽

Turtle Species ◽

Conservation Projects

<p>In the face of the current global sustainability challenge, seeking out and strengthening sustainable alternative methods for community development has become an urgent task for development professionals and academics. In order to explore one of such alternatives, in this thesis I draw on research conducted with the Associación de Desarollo Integral de Ostional (ADIO). Located on Costa Rica’s rural Pacific coast, ADIO was initiated by the local community of Ostional and resulted in the Project of Sustainable Use, Conservation and Management of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle in 1987. Co-managed by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MINAE), ADIO practices conservation and scientifically monitors the management of the Olive Ridley sea turtle species. Surplus eggs from the turtle arribadas (the mass nesting’s of sea turtles) at the optional beach are being legally harvested and marketed by ADIO. This project has successfully contributed to the protection of the Olive Ridley turtle population whilst returning socio-economic benefits into the community. The aim of this research is to gain a better understanding of ADIO’s work and the significance of ADIO to the local community. My research draws on the experiences of community members to identify their perception of the benefits of ADIO to their own community, and unpack areas in need of improvement. Qualitative data were collected from community members through: semi structured interviews, participant observation, a reflective workshop, a questionnaire and field notes. The findings of this research identify key elements for the success of ADIO, and demonstrate the benefit of this Project toward the sustainability of the local community. This research demonstrates that socio-economic benefits can be gained through appropriate community participation in sustainable conservation projects, which can further enhance the desire of the local community to be better stewards of natural resources. This thesis seeks to contribute in some small way to an existing body of knowledge on the topics of sustainability, community-run conservation, and development.</p>

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Wine Routes in Vojvodina Province, Northern Serbia: A Tool for Sustainable Tourism Development

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12010082 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 82 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Igor Trišić ◽

Snežana Štetić ◽

Donatella Privitera ◽

Adrian Nedelcu

Keyword(s):

Local Community ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Wine Tourism ◽

Empirical Survey ◽

Ecological Principles ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Autonomous Province

Sustainable tourism development of the northern part of Serbia in Autonomous Province of Vojvodina aims to achieve ecological, sociocultural, and economic benefits. This means that all entities should be included in the planning and implementation of tourism, such as the local community, tourists, and state entities, while tourism activity should be focused on improving ecological principles and sociocultural conception in a destination. One of the models of this development is seen in specific products that can play a significant role in tourism development. Such an authentic product is wine, which has a very important role in the promotion of tourism. The aim of this paper is to explore Vojvodina—the region of Serbia—as a valuable wine tourism destination in the country, especially the experiences of the wine routes. We use descriptive statistics techniques to summarize and present the data and adopt a correlation analysis technique to describe respondents’ preference on the importance of the wine routes. In the empirical survey, the main conclusion is a positive correlation that by developing wine tourism in Vojvodina, we can influence economic development of the region.

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