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| Author: | Gossling, S. |
| Title: | Ecological footprint analysis as a tool to assess tourism sustainability |
| Journal: | Ecological Economics
2002 : DEC, VOL. 43:2/3, p. 199-212 |
| Index terms: | BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION SEYCHELLES TOURISM |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This article has the aim to provide a methodological framework for the calculation of ecological footprints related to leisure tourism. Based on the example of the Seychelles, it reveals the statistical obstacles that have to be overcome in the calculation process and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of such an approach. As many tropical island-states depend heavily on foreign exchange earnings derived from visitors arriving by air, special attention is paid to the use of energy associated with air travel. Furthermore, implications of the findings for national greenhouse inventories are discussed. Finally, as the Seychelles have safeguarded a wide range of ecosystems in protected areas. |
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