Geotourism for Social Sustainability Ecological Justice in Sub - Unlocking the Potential

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the potential of geotourism in sub-Saharan Africa for promoting social sustainability and ecological justice. It examines the challenges facing the region for geotourism development and the innovative approaches and best practices for overcoming these.
Drawing on case studies from the region, the book provides innovative insights that explore the intersection of geotourism with poverty alleviation and job creation. Thematically it engages with a range of critical issues, from leveraging geotourism for local socio-economic development to the intersection of geotourism with environmental conservation efforts. The book delves into the intricacies of geoheritage and geotourism threats in the face of climate change and extractive industries. By examining the untapped potential of geoheritage sites, this book seeks to shed light on opportunities for promoting local sustainable development in economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
The book will be of great interest to academic scholars, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, industry, governments, and tourism and conservation organisations. It will be of appeal to individuals in the fields of geotourism, ecotourism, cultural tourism, sustainable tourism development, geoeducation, and geoscience.

List of contents

Chapter 1
Geotourism, Social Sustainability and Ecological Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa
Khodani Matshusa and Llewellyn Leonard

Chapter 2
Exploring the potential role of geotourism for local economic development in South Africa: Opportunities and constraints
Felix Ekwabena Donkor, Henry Bikwibili Tantoh and Kevin Mearns

Chapter 3
A social-ecological analysis of geoheritage resource uses and livelihoods concerns of villagers in the Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa
Michael Dyssel

Chapter 4
Impacts of climate change on geoheritage and geotourism: a Southern Africa perspective
Khodani Matshusa

Chapter 5
Unlocking Southern Africa's geotourism potential: A critical examination of the political economy of mining development impacts for sustainable development
Llewellyn Leonard

Chapter 6
The potential contribution geotourism and environmental protection for sustainable development in Cameroon
Henry Bikwibili Tantoh, Felix Ekwabena Donkor and Tracey T. McKay

Chapter 7
Mount Bambouto slopes geomorphosites (Cameroon Volcanic Line): A geological heritage for geotouristic and geoeducational practices
Ghislain Zangmo Tefogoum, Merlin Gountié Dedzo, Hyacinthe Zouyane Nouhou Dama, Merlin Raoul Ndonbou, Armand Kagou Dongmo, David Guimolaire Nkouathio

Chapter 8
Enhancing Geoscience Training in Ghana's Tertiary Institutions Through Geoconservation Strategies
Marian Selorm Sapah, Daniel Kwadwo Asiedu, Yvonne Sena Akosua Loh and Bruce Kofi Banoeng-Yakubo

Chapter 9
Conclusion
Llewellyn Leonard and Khodani Matshusa

About the author

Khodani Matshusa is a professional natural scientist (geological science) and a researcher at the Department of Environmental Sciences, UNISA. He holds a PhD in Tourism and Hospitality (University of Johannesburg) and MSc in Earth Sciences-Geology (University of Venda). He is the first black African (and currently the only one) with a PhD in geotourism, geoheritage, and geoparks. His research focuses on geoheritage, geotourism, geoparks, social sustainability, and mine environmental impacts.
Llewellyn Leonard is Distinguished Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA). He also serves as the Chair of the Centre of Excellence in Adaptation and Resilience at UNISA. He holds a PhD from King's College, University of London. His research interests encompass a wide range of critical areas, including environmental justice, human rights, urban risks, sustainable tourism, adaptation and resilience, democracy, and governance.

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the potential of geotourism in Sub-Saharan Africa for promoting social sustainability and ecological justice. It examines the challenges facing the region for geotourism development and the innovative approaches and best practices for overcoming these.

Report

This is a timely volume that contributes to our currently limited theoretical and empirical understanding of geotourism in Sub-Saharan Africa which hosts unique cultural and environmental features. Using various case studies, chapters explore the relationships between geotourism, social sustainability, and ecological justice. The volume is a must read for undergraduate and graduate students researching tourism and sustainable tourism development in the African continent and globally.
-Professor. Robin Nunkoo, Department of Management, University of Mauritius

This volume is a welcome addition to the limited international scholarship on geotourism. Centred upon issues around social sustainability and ecological justice and with sub-Saharan Africa its canvas, this book is important for advancing new insight on how geotourism can contribute to the attainment of several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal .
-Professor Christian Rogerson, School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg

May this excellent review trigger new initiatives to cover additional countries in Africa
-Professor. Félix Toteu, PanAfGeo Advisory Board President

Product details

• Authors: Khodani Leonard Matshusa
• Assisted by: Llewellyn Leonard (Editor), Khodani Mathusa (Editor), Khodani Matshusa (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032706733
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3270673-3
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Guides > Sport; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Hospitality industry, Tourism industry, Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries, Sub-Saharan Africa