Selected research and short reads at the intersection of climate, agriculture, tourism, and biodiversity.
Abstract: A study on trends in visitor numbers, drivers of change, and implications for biodiversity conservation and revenue. Notes a decline in foreign visitors due to gaps in international attractiveness standards.
Method: Field surveys, interviews, and statistical analysis.
Short essay on exposure to rainfall variability, limited access to inputs/credit, and the importance of localized adaptation strategies.
How protected areas can balance visitor experiences with habitat protection, and why better interpretation and facilities matter.