“Sustainable Rural Development Programs for
Socio-Economic Justice to Himalayan Communities”
As users of our site you already have an interest/awareness in choosing a holiday that causes minimal negative impacts to the environment of the destinations. However, every flight you take produces carbon dioxide (as well as other gases). Eco Tourism Principles
The International Ecotourism Societies (TIES) defined Ecotourism in 1990 as: "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." As per above definition, the principles of Ecotourism as we understood are: About uniting community based tourism, responsible travel, and conservation in balanced ways. This means that those who implement and participate in ecotourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles with uniting them balanced ways caring the conditions of the ecotourism destinations:
Communities based tourismCommunity based tourism allows travelers an opportunity to spend time in local communities, and learn about their way of life, their environment, and their culture. This creates a cross-cultural experience, while also bringing the financial benefits of tourism to the local economy. It is often comprised of several small micro businesses managed and owned by the residents of the destination community, often who belong to a group or association with collective goals of community development and conservation. + Details ..
Responsible TravelIt's a tourism or leisure activity implementing practices that are respectful of natural and cultural environment and which contributes in an ethical manner to the local economic development. It therefore favors the tourist awareness concerning his own impacts on the local territory and makes him an actor of his consumption. + Details ..
Conservation of Himalayan ecologyThe challenges confronting our global environment and the needs of the world's human populations have never been greater; the future, quite literally, is in the balance. Every person on Earth deserves a healthy environment and the fundamental benefits that nature provides. But our planet is experiencing an unprecedented drawdown of these resources, and it is only by protecting nature and its gifts + Details ..