Eco Turism Project by UNDP

Eco Tourism Project By UNDP
Background:
Ecotourism is a late 20th-century neologism compounded from eco- and tourism. According to
the Oxford English Dictionary, Ecotour was first recorded in 1973 and ecotourism, "probably
after Ecotour", in 1982. Ecotour A tour of or visit to an area of ecological interest, usually with
an educational element; (in later use also) a similar tour or visit designed to have as little
detrimental effect on the ecology as possible or undertaken with the specific aim of helping
conservation efforts. Ecotourism Tourism to areas of ecological interest (typically exotic and
often threatened natural environments),esp. to support conservation efforts and observe
wildlife; spec. access to an endangered environment controlled so as to have the least possible
adverse effect. One source claims the terms were used earlier. Claus-Dieter (Nick) Hetzer, an
academic and adventurer from Forum International in Berkeley, CA, supposedly
coined ecotourism in 1965 and ran the first ecotours in the Yucatán during the early 1970.
Executive Summary:
Ecotourism is catering for holiday makers in the natural environment without damaging it or
disturbing habitats. It is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively
undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to
standard commercial mass tourism. It means responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the
environment, and improving the well-being of the local people. Its purpose may be 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. Since the 1980s, ecotourism has been considered a
critical endeavor by environmentalists, so that future generations may experience destinations
relatively untouched by human intervention. Several university programs use this description as
the working definition of ecotourism. Generally, ecotourism deals with interaction with biotic
components of the natural environments, Ecotourism focuses on socially responsible travel,
personal growth, and environmental sustainability. Ecotourism typically involves travel to
destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Ecotourism is
intended to offer tourists an insight into the impact of human beings on the environment and
to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats.
Additional Information:
Duration: 2017-2020
Implementing partner: Department of Culture, Sports, Tourism, Archaeology and Youth Affairs
Department – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Hashoo Foundation
Funding Partner(s): Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and UNDP
Locations: Swat, Buner, Battagram and Chitral
Budget: GoKP share: US$ 2,163,780 UNDP Share: US$ 483,267
Contact: Muhammad Riaz, Project Management
Specialist: [email protected]
Stakeholders:
1. Local residents.
2. Local companies.
3. Media.
4. Employees.
5. Government.
6. Competitors.
7. Tourists.
8. Business associations.
9. Activists.
10. Tourism developers.
Scope:
At its best, eco-tourism is responsible travel to natural areas that safeguards the integrity of the
ecosystem and produces economic benefits for local communities that can encourage
conservation. ... Unfortunately, while some eco-tourism projects succeed in promoting both of
these causes, others are less successful.
Work Breakdown Structure:
Cost:
Ecotourism generates $77 billion in revenue and makes up 5-7% of the overall travel and
tourism market. It is one of the fastest growing sectors in the travel industry, with a growth rate
of 10-30%.
Conclusion:
UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and
drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in
more than 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower
lives and build resilient nations. Expected results in this project includes Camping sites providing Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa with some great new tourist hubs, Enhanced income generation and business
development opportunities for youth , and 300 youth trained in business development and
entrepreneurial skills to encourage them to set up their own tourism-related business.

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Eco Tourism Project By UNDP

Funding Partner(s): Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and UNDP

Locations: Swat, Buner, Battagram and Chitral

Budget: GoKP share: US$ 2,163,780 UNDP Share: US$ 483,267

Contact: Muhammad Riaz, Project Management

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