The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education-ATLAS Africa, Makerere University, Kent State University, University of North Texas, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Nature Uganda, Nature Palace Foundation and Uganda Tourist Board are organizing the 7th ATLAS Africa conference in Kampala, Uganda 6th – 8th June 2011.
The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education-ATLAS Africa, Makerere University, Kent State University, University of North Texas, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Nature Uganda, Nature Palace Foundation and Uganda Tourist Board are organizing the 7th ATLAS Africa conference in Kampala, Uganda 6th – 8th June 2011.Theme: Sustainable tourism and environmental education: A natural link
Nature degradation resulting from rapid population expansion and unsustainable livelihood strategies is alarming in developing countries. The need to protect what is left has attracted both local and international attention. Tourism has been advanced by conservation and development organizations, governments and the tourism industry as an approach through which conservation, development and livelihood issues can be addressed. Tourism is seen to come with new opportunities and benefits like: direct revenues, local area investments, jobs, extra incomes (e.g. by selling handcrafts, agricultural produce etc), and infrastructural development that can contribute to addressing livelihood problems hindering nature conservation.
The goal of the conference is to discuss how tourism and environmental education can be linked into a major strategy for nature conservation and sustainable development. Developing countries, where biodiversity loss is often more pronounced, will serve as the backdrop for the discussion yet applicable research and case studies from around the world are welcomed.
The conference to be held at the College of Engineering, Design, Art & Technology (Extension Building) will have plenary sessions, workshops and field trips.
Click below to view the detailed conference announcement including participation information
7th ATLAS Africa Conference 2011: PDF Version, Postscript Version
Contact person:
Wilber Manyisa Ahebwa
Email: wilbah@arts.mak.ac.ug or ahebwawilber@yahoo.com
Tel: +256-772-616279
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