作者:David Vaughan
DOI:10.1111/1468-2346.00134
日期:2000.4
In developed countries particularly, biodiversity is sometimes seen as a phenomenon that should be conserved for its own sake. However, it has become expensive to maintain, especially in those countries that have the greatest biodiversity. There is thus a need to look at how conservationists and other parties involved can work with business constructively. Tourism is arguably the main industry where there are at least some clear mutual benefits. Despite the convergence of interests, however, different groups within this arena express reservations. This article outlines the areas in which much still needs to be done to ensure that conservationists understand the priorities of the tourism industry and tourists themselves, and emphasizes the need for increased commercial development within the field of biodiversity, not least through education and communication.
特别是在发达国家,生物多样性有时被视为一种应该为了自身利益而保护的现象。然而,维护成本已变得昂贵,特别是在那些生物多样性最丰富的国家。因此,有必要研究自然资源保护主义者和其他相关方如何与企业进行建设性合作。旅游业可以说是主要产业,至少有一些明显的互惠互利。然而,尽管利益趋同,这一领域的不同群体却表示保留。本文概述了仍需开展大量工作的领域,以确保自然资源保护主义者了解旅游业和游客本身的优先事项,并强调需要加强生物多样性领域的商业发展,尤其是通过教育和交流。