Tensions between community livelihoods and conservation/tourism dialogue

Conservation and tourism have enjoyed a symbiotic coexistence, particularly in Eastern Africa, since the start of wildlife safaris in the 1930s. Though forms of this coexistence have evolved through the years, what has... [ view full abstract ]

Conservation and tourism have enjoyed a symbiotic coexistence, particularly in Eastern Africa, since the start of wildlife safaris in the 1930s. Though forms of this coexistence have evolved through the years, what has remained a constant challenge for both conservation and tourism is the human dimension. Conservation and tourism projects, with few exceptions, will necessarily directly and indirectly affect both resident and adjacent communities. This presentation will draw upon the foregoing work presented during the pathways 2016 conference as well as other schools of thought to interrogate the social impacts of conservation and tourism on affected communities, their lifestyles and their livelihoods.