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Ecotourism for Sustainable Development

Submitted by Neelam Goswami on Wed, 2007-02-28 13:20. ::
2007-03-08 00:00
2007-03-10 00:00
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SRBCE, Thiruvanathapuram, IndiaXavier Institute of Development Action and Studies, Jabalpur, India

Ecotourism for Sustainable Development seminar will discuss about the role of ecotourism in alleviating rural poverty and empowering local communities. It will highlight the contribution of ecotourism in the existence of endangered species of flora and fauna. The seminar is an endeavor to reduce the negative environmental and social impact of general tourism. In order to attract financing, the seminar will show the pathways of economically viable and sustainable development. It will effectively encourage the preservation of local ecosystems.

Xavier Institute of Development Action and Studies, Jabalpur

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