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Developing sustainable geotourism as post-mining land use programs in Indonesia

open access: yesJournal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management
The development of sustainable geotourism as a post-mining land use alternative has become a popular issue in Indonesia. The geological and mining heritage will attract people with different kinds of interests and encourage the development of tourism ...
Nendi Rohaendi, H. Herlinawati
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The role of virtual field trips in Geography higher education: A perspective paper

open access: yesArea, Volume 57, Issue 3, September 2025.
Abstract In this perspective paper, we explore the role virtual field trips (VFTs) may play in creating a more resilient, sustainable and equitable field education for Geography students in higher education as we move away from the pandemic but into a financially precarious higher education environment.
Elizabeth R. Hurrell   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review of Geotourism and Geoparks: Is Africa missing out on this new mechanism for the development of sustainable tourism? [PDF]

open access: yesGeoconservation Research, 2019
This paper uses sustainable tourism development paradigm to demonstrate the economic, social-cultural and environmental potentialities presented by ‘Geotourism’ and its primary product ‘Geoparks’ in the quest for sustainable tourism development in Africa.
Percy Mabvuto Ngwira
doaj   +1 more source

Australian geography’s challenges and community‐based learned societies in its future

open access: yesGeographical Research, Volume 63, Issue 3, Page 311-325, August 2025.
Geography remains more relevant than ever, yet it faces challenges in Australia. Voluntary, community‐based learned societies like the Royal Geographical Societies of South Australia and Queensland are crucial in promoting geography’s value, advocating for education, fostering research, and engaging the public.
Iain Hay
wiley   +1 more source

Microclimatic studies in Paranhos water galleries, Porto (Portugal) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Sanz Rubio, Enrique et al.-- 4 pages, 3 figures, 4 references.-- Proceedings of the International Congress on Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, held 2-5 october, Santiago de Compostela, España.Paranhos constitutes one of ...
Fernández Cortés, A.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

The Implementation of Integrated Coastal Management in the Development of Sustainability-Based Geotourism: A Case Study of Olele, Indonesia

open access: yesSustainability
The objective of this study is to examine the key determinants involved in formulating a sustainable plan for marine tourist development in the Olele Marine Park region with a specific focus on geotourism, guided by the principles of integrated coastal ...
Yohanes Sulistyadi   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The complex governance of protected areas: Insights from geoheritage and geopark management in China

open access: yesEnvironmental Policy and Governance, Volume 34, Issue 6, Page 679-690, December 2024.
Abstract Geoparks aim to conserve areas of geological significance and achieve sustainable endogenous regional development via geotourism. The management of geoparks requires the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and authorities. However, the strategies when establishing geoparks are often based on the visions of scientists and policymakers ...
Andi Zhuang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ibero-American Research on Local Development. An Analysis of Its Evolution and New Trends [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Local development is a subject that arouses significant interest in the international scientific community in general, and in the Ibero-American one, in particular.
Pablo Valenciano, Jaime de   +3 more
core   +1 more source

The role of geodiversity in delivering ecosystem services and benefits in Scotland [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The ecosystem services approach is now a key driver for environmental policy and conservation management both in the UK and globally. Within this, geodiversity provides or underpins many essential provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting ...
Barron, Hugh F., Gordon, John E.
core   +2 more sources

Rock climbing sites as locations for geoheritage and geoscience engagement in mountains

open access: yesGeology Today, Volume 40, Issue 6, Page 223-227, November/December 2024.
Outdoor activities including trekking and hiking are commonly undertaken in mountains and in other environments where bedrock surfaces or bedrock‐controlled landforms are present and where users can enjoy the fresh air and the physical landscape.
Jasper Knight, Irene Maria Bollati
wiley   +1 more source

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