What is the definition of protecting the natural environment by the International Ecotourism Association?

The International Ecotourism Association defines ecotourism as having the function of protecting the natural environment.

Xie Bellows Lascari, Special Advisor of IUCN, first proposed it in 1983. In the past ten years, the development of ecotourism is undoubtedly successful, with an average annual growth rate of 20%, which is the fastest growing part of tourism products. Western developed countries with good eco-tourism development include the United States, Canada, Australia and other countries.

Detailed introduction of ecotourism:

Eco-tourism refers to a responsible tourism behavior in a certain natural area. In order to enjoy and appreciate the historical and existing natural and cultural landscapes, this behavior should be carried out without disturbing the natural areas, protecting the ecological environment, reducing the negative impact of tourism and providing beneficial social and economic activities for the local population.

At that time, two main points were given about ecotourism. First, the object of eco-tourism is natural scenery; Secondly, the object of ecotourism cannot be destroyed. ?

In the context of the global environmental crisis, with the awakening of people's awareness of environmental protection, the green movement and green consumption swept the world. As a kind of green tourism consumption, eco-tourism has aroused great repercussions around the world once it was put forward, and the concept of eco-tourism has spread to the whole world quickly.

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