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24 articles for “Sustainable Tourism”
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Integrated Remote Sensing Indices for Assessing Pre-Monsoon Water Scarcity Vulnerability in a Semi-Arid Coastal Ecosystem: A Case Study of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, India
Abstract: Freshwater availability fundamentally shapes the structure and function of dryland ecosystems, where evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation for most of the year. Protected areas in semiarid regions face intensifying hydrological stress from climate variability, growing wildlife populations, and resident human communities, yet systematic spatial assessments of water scarcity remain scarce for many critical habitats. The Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in coastal Gujarat, India, has recently become a secondary home for the endangered Asiatic …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Low Embodied Energy Approach for Early Design Decisions in Agritourism Centers in Pune
Abstract: Agritourism is an idea that empowers and trains the rural family, organization, or individual to generate alternative sources of income by transforming their traditional agricultural land into a tourist attraction. Agritourism is the practice of attracting visitors to an area used primarily for agricultural purposes. It could be described as – rural/agricultural environments + farm commodities + tourism services = agritourism. It gives visitors an experience to stay in a …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 29–41 Read article
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A Geospatial Analysis of Correlation Between Built-up Area and Vegetation Coverage using Google Earth Engine in Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh
Abstract: Background: This study explores the complex interconnection between expanding human settlements and fluctuating plant life on the island of Saint Martin, Bangladesh, utilizing cutting-edge geospatial techniques through the open-source Google Earth Engine platform. The rapid population boom in Bangladesh and tourism-fueled development on Saint Martin Island stir serious worries about their ecological consequences. Methods: Remote sensing data sourced from Landsat 5 TM and Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS satellites between 1991 and …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Struggles Against Displacement: A Case Study of Nilgiri Tribes TODA
Abstract: This research explores the displacement faced by the Nilgiri tribes of southern India, examining both historical and contemporary contexts. Historically, the Nilgiri tribes, including the Todas, Kotas, and Kurumbas, have lived in the Nilgiri Hills for centuries, maintaining distinct cultural practices and agricultural traditions. However, the onset of British colonial rule in the 19th century marked the beginning of their displacement, as the British established tea plantations, appropriating tribal lands. …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 39–49 Read article