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Leveraging policy and finance for ecosystem conservation in the Vjosa River Basin

Gace, Sara; Rode, Julian - 2026

The Vjosa River Basin, located in the heart of the Balkans, is one of Europe's last free-flowing wild rivers comprising a large number of pristine habitat types with a wealth of biodiversity. Widespread degradation of the forest ecosystem and unsustainable land use due to logging and livestock...

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An evaluation of protected area policies in the European Union

Grupp, Tristan Earle; Mishra, Prakash; Reynaert, Mathias; … - 2026

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An evaluation of protected area policies in the European Union

Grupp, Tristan Earle; Mishra, Prakash; Reynaert, Mathias; … - 2023

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An evaluation of protected area policies in the European Union

Grupp, Tristan Earle; Mishra, Prakash; Reynaert, Mathias; … - 2023

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An Evaluation of Protected Area Policies in the European Union

Grupp, Tristan Earle; Mishra, Prakash; Reynaert, Mathias; … - 2023

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An evaluation of protected area policies in the European Union

Grupp, Tristan Earle; Mishra, Prakash; Reynaert, Mathias; … - 2023

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One year after the adjustment of Galápagos entrance fees : are there changes in tourist demand?

Silva-Zambrano, Carlos; Aravena, Claudia; McLaughlin, Eoin - 2026

The Galápagos Islands face the challenge of conserving their biodiversity while moving toward a more sustainable tourism model. In August 2024, after 24 years without changes, the entrance fee for the Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve was updated: from USD 100 to USD 200 for foreign...

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Pathways to Success : Global Insights for Enhancing the Effectiveness of China's Protected Area Governance and Management

2026

China is a mega-biodiversity country with ecosystems providing local, national, and global benefits to the economy and society. The establishment of protected areas (PAs) has seen steady progress in China over the years. However, as in many other parts of the world, PAs in China are increasingly...

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Exploring stakeholder perceptions of wildlife tourism in the Mudumu North Complex, Zambezi region, Namibia : implications for sustainable community-based conservation

Shimhanda, M. N.; Mogomotsi, P. K.; Rutina, L. P.; … - 2026

Wildlife tourism (WT) in communal conservancies presents a critical opportunity for sustainable rural development in Namibia, yet its success hinges on equitable benefit-sharing and addressing local challenges. This study explores stakeholder perceptions of WT in three conservancies within the...

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An integrated vision-mobile fusion framework for real-time smart parking navigation

Laptiev, Oleksandr; Thuruthel Murali, Ananthakrishnan; … - 2026

Background: Efficient parking navigation in large and dynamic parking areas requires systems that can adapt to real-time conditions and provide precise vehicle localization. Methods: This paper presents a smart car parking navigation module that integrates camera-based vehicle perception,...

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The value of a park in crises : quantifying the health and wellbeing benefits of green spaces using exogenous variations in use values

Krekel, Christian; Goebel, Jan; Rehdanz, Katrin - 2026

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The value of a park in crises : quantifying the health and wellbeing benefits of green spaces using exogenous variations in use values

Krekel, Christian; Goebel, Jan; Rehdanz, Katrin - 2025

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The value of a park in crises : quantifying the health and wellbeing benefits of green spaces using exogenous variations in use values

Krekel, Christian; Goebel, Jan; Rehdanz, Katrin - 2025

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Protected areas: desperately seeking sustainable development : a novel analytical framework for a multidimensional bottom-up approach

Razafindrakoto, Mireille; Roubaud, François; … - 2026

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The Long-Run Impacts of Protected Areas on Income, Birds, and Tourism in South Africa

Engis, Dennis; Englander, Gabriel; Lee, Alan; Noack, … - 2026

Protected areas cover 17% of the world’s land surface, yet credible evidence on their long-run economic and ecological impacts remains scarce. This paper estimates the effects of South Africa’s protected areas on household income, bird biodiversity, and tourism consumer surplus. For the...

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Diving into ecosystem value : a travel cost assessment of shark-related tourism in the mediterranean sea

Fantechi, Tommaso; Casini, Leonardo; Scozzafava, Gabriele - 2026

This study represents the first attempt to apply the Travel Cost Method to scuba diving tourism associated with shark presence in the Mediterranean Sea, focusing on the Banco di Santa Croce-a marine area of high ecological value located in the Gulf of Naples (Italy), known for its iconic...

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Integrating protected areas and ecological conservation redlines : a unified regulatory framework for ecological damage in China

Zhang, Yinan; Guo, Jian; Shao, Chaofeng - 2026

The integration of the ecological conservation redline and protected areas in China has positioned these zones as pivotal components of national ecological security. The Chinese government identifies ecological damage within these zones using remote sensing monitoring and subsequently implements...

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Informal extractivism : mining concessions in natural protected areas in Colombia

Vieda Martínez, Sergio - 2026

Large-scale extractive activities have significant territorial impacts in the Global South as transnational companies seek flexible regulations and lenient controls to source and export natural resources. The literature has overlooked how companies and the state employ land-use informality to...

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Valuing latent attributes of a recreation and wildlife habitat management area

Zapata-Moran, Irene; Aadland, David; Khalaf, Christelle; … - 2026

Conserving and restoring wildlife habitat is increasingly prioritized as economies focus on sustainable development. This study estimates the nonmarket value of the 7,000-acre Pilot Hill Recreation and Wildlife Habitat Management Area (WHMA) in southeastern Wyoming, which connects the City of...

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Attitudes and preferences for tourism in protected areas - empirical insights

Demeter, Csilla; Magor, Thomas; Ritchie, Brent W. - 2026

Tourism development in protected areas often generates public debate, yet the social drivers of community acceptance remain underexplored. Using survey data from 1000 Australians and a latent-class choice model, this study examines how trust in institutions, perceptions of distributional...

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Adaptation needs and adaptation options vary among different stakeholders in high-latitude protected areas : a case study of the Qiangtang Protected Area in China

Fu, Mengdi - 2026

It is essential to understand how adaptation needs and options differ among stakeholders in protected areas (PAs) to effectively implement climate change (CC) adaptation strategies. Using the Qiangtang PA in Xizang as a case study, this research examines CC adaptation needs and options from the...

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Evolving pathways for spiritual tourism in protected areas

Wang, Shaohua; Liburd, Janne - 2026

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Drivers of theme park attendance : a spatial analysis

Gomez, Laurent; Peridy, Nicolas - 2026

This article contributes to bridging the gap in the literature related to the determinants of park attendance using spatial econometrics. The key results are as follows: First, park attendance depends on internal and external components of the park such as satisfaction, reputation, and...

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Endogenous targeting and the additionality of conservation

Meier, Sarah; Balmford, Ben; Inkinen, Ville - 2026

The world has lost one-third of its forests, with those in the tropics facing the most rapid decline despite their substantial ecological and climate benefits. Protected areas (PAs) have become the primary policy instrument to curb deforestation, yet they are often established where...

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Designing a reserve system with heterogeneous sites : extending the SLOSS debate from an economic perspective

Xie, Zijin; Ōnuma, Ayumi - 2026

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Operationalizing nature recovery to market outcomes

Favoretto, Fabio; Forrest, Matthew J.; Oropeza, Octavio … - 2026

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Potential of establishing a tourism entrance fee for the conservation management of St. Martin's Island, Bangladesh

Rani, Seema; Bennett, Michael; Ahmed, Md. Kawser; Xue, … - 2025

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Contingency strategies to foster resilience in national parks during crisis events such as COVID-19

Huyser, Madeline M.; Van der Merwe, Peet; Ali, Alisha - 2025

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Does Gen Z's responsible tourism intentions impact ecologically conscious consumer behavior? : investigating the moderating role of sustainable intelligence in eighteen national parks in India

Kumar Walia, Sandeep; Tiwari, Pinaz; Choudhary, Pooja; … - 2025

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Sustainable entrepreneurship support programs in nature-protected areas : how universities third mission aids sustainability transitions

Buzzao, Giacomo; Long, Thomas B.; Argade, Padmaja - 2025

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Global Expansion of Marine Protected Areas and the Redistribution of Fishing Effort

McDonald, Gavin; Bone, Jennifer; Costello, Christopher; … - 2025

The expansion of marine protected areas (MPAs) is a core focus of global conservation efforts, with the "30x30" initiative to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 serving as a prominent example of this trend. This paper examines a series of proposed MPA network expansions of various sizes and...

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Adjustment of entry fees to the Galapagos National Park : tourist attitudes and perceptions

Silva-Zambrano, Carlos; Aravena, Claudia; McLaughlin, Eoin - 2025

This policy brief summarises key findings from the project Hidden Barriers to Conservation-Addressing Social Acceptability to Enhance Effective Management in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, conducted by Heriot-Watt University with the support of The Rufford Foundation, in collaboration with the...

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Regional governance as a success factor in protected area management. Network analysis of the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park (Germany)

Ströbel, Kerstin; Job, Hubert; Ruschkowski, Eick von - 2025

Protected areas are crucial for landscape-scale conservation, but striking a balance between centralised guidance (heteronomy) and local autonomy (self-determination) is essential. This balance is particularly important for parks that cross administrative boundaries or impose land-use...

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Assessing individual and social values of cultural services of a protected area through online deliberation

Chen, Haojie; Zhang, Tong; Costanza, Robert; … - 2025

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Residents' preferences for tourism development in a protected area : a choice experiment

Richter Ojijo, Cynthia; Steiger, Robert - 2025

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EU missions : restore our ocean and waters : EU Blue Parks Community

2025

The EU Blue Parks Community under the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030' brings together EU Member States' national, regional and local authorities, European marine networks, businesses, and research and innovation projects to collaborate on marine protection and restoration in EU...

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Land redistribution and agricultural frontier expansion

Walke, Adam G.; Barbier, Edward - 2025

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Guidance of fire safety for electric vehicles parked and charging infrastructure in covered parking spaces

2025

The rapid rise of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and recharging infrastructure in Europe, driven by the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), underscores the need for robust fire safety measures in covered parking...

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The value of cabin-based outdoor recreation : evidence from a natural experiment

Skulstad, Andreas; Sandorf, Erlend Dancke; Venter, Zander; … - 2025

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Global wetland outlook 2025 : valuing, conserving, restoring and financing wetlands

Robertson, Hugh A. - 2025

The Global Wetland Outlook 2025 is the most comprehensive assessment to date of the state of wetlands worldwide, their value, and their future. Produced by the Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) of the Convention on Wetlands, the report presents the latest data on the extent of...

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Atlas of African protected areas : mapping the complexity of conservation on the continent

2025

This Atlas embodies years of work by the European Commission Joint Research Centre in collaboration with its partners in Africa and further afield to share the knowledge acquired over the many years of work around protected areas in Africa. It aims at providing technical and scientific input of...

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Atlas of African protected areas : mapping the complexity of conservation on the continent

2025

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Social safeguard for protected area tourism : safeguard measures for the protection of indigenous and local populations in sub-Saharan Africa

2025

Tourism projects may have both positive and negative consequences for communities that live in and around protected areas. Protected area managers, project proponents and community members should be made aware of these possibilities during the design phase, risks should be identified, and then...

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Process evaluation of the National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) and Expanded National Integrated Protected Area System (E-NIPAS)

Domingo, Sonny N.; Guadalupe, Roselle F. - 2025

The National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 legislated the identification and classification of 17 protected areas in the country. This was amended by the Expanded National Integrated Protect Area System (E-NIPAS) in 2018 which increased coverage to more than a hundred. A...

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Disability representation in adventure tourism : an evaluation of activity provider websites in Eryri National Park, Wales

Halpern, Nigel; Hansen, Marcus; Garrod, Brian; Rickly, … - 2025

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Symmetric equilibria in spatially distributed extraction games with nonlinear growth

De Feo, Filippo; Fabbri, Giorgio; Faggian, Silvia; … - 2025

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Comparing the social-economic externalities from perspective of private and public industrial parks : case study of Eastern Industrial Park and Bole Lemi Industrial Park, Ethiopia

Gao, Han; Wang, Xingping - 2025

This study examines the socio-economic externalities of two representative industrial parks(IPs) in Ethiopia: the privately-owned Eastern Industrial Park (EIP) and the state-owned Bole Lemi Industrial Park (BLI),especially on their distinct social and economic impacts. This study adopts a...

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Exploring local residents' response to ecological resettlement policy : a TPB-based study in Zhalong National Nature Reserve

Wang, Zhi; Ma, Ting; Zhu, Hao; Ding, Yang - 2025

Studies on residents' ecological conservation behaviors primarily focus on personal and socio-economic factors, neglecting crucial psychological aspects like intentions and perceptions. To address this gap, this study investigates the implementation of the ecological resettlement policy in the...

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Implementing new-era conservation strategies for heritage sites

Johannes; Duaja, Made Deviani; Januardi, Kristanto - 2025

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The effect of educational, escapism, memorable tourism experience on sustainability-oriented loyalty in Kembang Island Park with the moderating effect of biodiversity knowledge : green marketing perspective

Naparin, Muhammad - 2025

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The impact of downgrading protected areas (PAD) on biodiversity

Li, Yufei; Hou, Lingling; Liu, Pengfei - 2025

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Incorporating use values into ecosystem specific accounts : recreational value generated by saltmarsh at a mixed ecosystem site

Doolan, Geraldine; Hynes, Stephen - 2025

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Visitation frequency and willingness to pay for national marine park conservation and improvement in Thailand

Chutarat Noosuwan - 2025

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The Experience of video interpretation and satisfaction

Yang, Yung-Shoon; Seo, Min-Jung; Byun, Jaemun - 2025

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Exploring perceptions towards biodiversity conservation in urban parks : insights on acceptability and design attributes.

Chinga, Javiera; Murúa, Maureen; Gelcich, Stefan - 2024

Green infrastructure has emerged as an opportunity to balance sociocultural and ecological benefits, alongside the potential for biodiversity conservation in cities. However, key design challenges that remain unsolved including 1) how to effectively balance biodiversity conservation and...

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Covid-19 pandemic effects and responses in the Maasai Mara conservancy

Chakrabarti, Shreya; Ekblom, Anneli - 2024

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Unlocking local and regional development through nature-based tourism : exploring the potential of agroforestry and regenerative livestock farming in Mexico

Revollo-Fernández, Daniel Alfredo; Lithgow, Debora; … - 2024

Nature-based tourism offers several positive effects, including bringing tourists closer to nature and increasing environmental awareness among them, creating new sources of employment, diversifying local and regional economies, promoting the conservation of local ecosystems, and protecting...

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