Bridging Travel and Learning: Can Ecotourism Be a Resource for Learning Sustainability?

Title

Bridging Travel and Learning: Can Ecotourism Be a Resource for Learning Sustainability?

Creator

Kenneth, Anthony; William, Rini Mary; Prakasha, G.S.

Description

This study explores the role of ecotourism as an educational tool for catering to experiential learning and sustainability awareness. Using a qualitative imaginary narrative method, two ecotourism scenarios are constructed based on insights from two expert environmentalists and existing research. The constructed scenarios were exclusive to undergraduate students from the life sciences and humanities. Using framework analysis, the obtained data were mapped to the SDG framework to understand students' engagement with nature- based learning and sustainability- focused activities, highlighting their emotional connections to nature and behavioural shifts toward sustainability. The framework analysis mapped the scenarios to relevant SDGs, analysing how they cater to ESD. The findings align with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), emphasising ecotourism's potential in education. This research contributes to discussions on integrating sustainability learning into educational frameworks. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Global Cultural Immersions in Learning for a Sustainable Future;pp.387-414

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Kenneth A., Christ University, India; William R.M., Christ University, India; Prakasha G.S., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833732510-1; 979-833732508-8;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2508-8.ch013

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