Botswana National Ecotourism Strategy. País/Territorio Botswana Tipo de documento Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Zona protegida Turismo Institución Pobreza Género Pueblos indígenas Gobierno local Ordenación comunitaria Eco-productos/ecoprocesos Patrimonio cultural Ordenación/conservación Área geográphica Africa, AFRICA FAO, Países en Desarrollo Sin Litoral, Africa Meridional Resumen It is emphasised that in Botswana ecotourism refers to the country’s cultural, as well as natural heritage, and that great importance is placed on the active involvement of host communities in all aspects of the industry’s management and development. More specifically, ecotourism refers to tourism to areas of natural and cultural heritage that is planned and managed with the objective of: Minimising negative social, cultural and environmental impacts; Maximising the involvement in, and the equitable distribution of economic benefits to, host communities; Maximising revenues for re-investment in conservation; Educating both visitors and local people as to the importance of conserving natural and cultural resources; Delivering a quality experience for tourists; These five principles of ecotourism have underpinned the development of the National Ecotourism Strategy since its inception. Texto completo Inglés Página web www1.eis.gov.bw