Wednesday 5 March 2014

Essay Outline: Ecotourism in Costa Rica, Central America



Research question: To what extend does the expansion and focus on ecotourism in Costa Rica contribute to environmental degradation?

Stand: Although there are many environmental benefits driven from the expansion of ecotourism in Costa Rica, the fact that the industry is key to the country’s economic development has invariably led to high levels of environment degradation. The government should provide adequate education to tourists, impose stricter regulations, provide more funding towards the preservation of flora and fauna, thereby reducing the impact of environmental degradation.


Introduction:
-        -In Glodin’s Ted talk “the collapse in biodiversity” was mentioned as problems caused by globalization. I feel that these are the two main problems relevant to Costa Rica’s ecotourism.
-       - How globalization has led to the rise of ecotourism?
-        Definition of ecotourism
-        -Ecotourism as key economic development for the country, generating huge amounts of revenue.
-        -How ecotourism is regarded as a way to preserve the environment but in the recent years has also led to the depletion.


Body 1: 
-Situation of ecotourism in Costa Rica, the criticisms and debate on ecotourism in recent years.
-         -Description of ecotourism in Costa Rica, and its landscape and attractions of the country.
-        -Includes my stand. (from above)
-       - How ecotourism plays a role in the conservation and protection of the environment, flora and fauna in Costa Rica.

Body 2: 
-Provide a case study of ecotourism in Costa Rica
-        -How the environment is exploited for economic revenue, and leads its loss of diversity and irreversible damage.
-        -Reasons for the loss of diversity due to ecotourism in Costa Rica.

Body 3: Solution 1 
-enforce strict regulation and rules
-hire suitable and skilled personnel

Body 4: solution 2 
-integerate planning frameworks
-better communication with stake holders

Body 5: conclusion
-take a stand

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