Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: MAYERLY ALEXANDRA GUERRERO MORENO

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de DOUTORADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : MAYERLY ALEXANDRA GUERRERO MORENO
DATE: 14/06/2024
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: A definir
TITLE:

COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM (CBET): GLOBAL TRENDS AND GAPS, IMPORTANCE OF ENTOMOTOURISM AND POTENTIAL EVALUATION AND INCLUSION OF DRAGONFLIES (ODONATA) FOR THE PROMOTION OF CBET IN AN EXTRACTIVIST RESERVE IN THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON

KEY WORDS:

Sustainable tourism; entomotourism; community participation; traditional communities; protected areas; conservation.

PAGES: 223
BIG AREA: Outra
AREA: Ciências Ambientais
SUMMARY:

Community-based ecotourism has gained popularity in recent years as a sustainable alternative in protected areas due to its ability to balance the development of local communities and biodiversity conservation. This research aims to evaluate the potential of community-based ecotourism (CBET) and the inclusion of dragonflies (Odonata) as key organisms for CBET development in the Tapajós-Arapiuns Extractive Reserve in the Brazilian Amazon. This leads to four specific objectives: identifying trends and gaps in scientific production on community-based ecotourism; exploring global research trends and approaches on entomotourism; assessing community-based ecotourism potential using the SISTUR model, considering the perceptions of stakeholders involved; and identifying the perceptions of indigenous and non-indigenous leaders and residents regarding the potential of Odonata insects for ecotourism development in the Reserve. For the methodology, two literature reviews were conducted using Scopus and Web of Science, with data organized in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and processed using Bibliometrix (an R extension). Perceptions were identified through specific semi-structured interviews for each stakeholder, conducted in situ, directly at the homes or workplaces of the target population. In evaluating the CBET potential, the SISTUR Model proposed by Beni (2003) was utilized, based on Bertalanffy's Systems Theory and Morin's Complexity Theory. Interview results were transcribed, tabulated, and triangulated using categories and analysis criteria in Microsoft Excel and IRAMUTEQ software. The analysis of 1145 scientific publications on community-based ecotourism reveals that the main contributors are the United States and China, with a predominant focus on Indonesia and Malaysia, particularly in protected areas. There is a highlighted need to include indigenous populations in studies and to expand the use of quantitative methods to assess the impact of CBET on biodiversity conservation. Additionally, the analysis of 150 publications on entomotourism shows that Mexico, Malaysia, and the United States are the main contributors, with most studies conducted in sanctuaries and nature reserves. Predominant orders, families, and species are identified, along with common entomotourism activities. Insect tourism research focuses on identifying perceptions and developing ecological studies, although there are gaps in understanding the perceptions of local communities and the impact of entomotourism on biodiversity. It is expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of the community-based ecotourism potential in the Tapajós-Arapiuns Extractive Reserve from the 525 surveys conducted (415 indigenous and non-indigenous leaders and residents, 105 visitors, and 5 ICMBio staff members). This includes identifying opportunities and challenges and providing recommendations to enhance sustainability and community participation in tourism management within conservation units. Additionally, regarding the perceptions and knowledge of indigenous and non-indigenous communities about the potential of Odonata as key organisms for the development of CBET, based on the 415 interviews conducted, it was found that traditional communities possess vast environmental and cultural knowledge about Odonata, which can enrich ecotourism experiences. Given the ecological importance, popularity, beauty, and cultural value of this Order, they can attract a diverse audience and foster interest in other invertebrates. Also, it was identified that CBET focused on dragonflies can empower local communities, improving their quality of life through economic, cultural, and environmental benefits. Finally, the study highlights the need to implement educational and training programs on odonates, as well as funding and developing public policies to ensure the success and sustainability of these initiatives, promoting the conservation of Amazonian biodiversity and environmental education. Overall, we anticipate that this research will serve as a diagnostic tool for the future development of CBET in the Tapajós-Arapiuns Extractive Reserve and other conservation areas, providing relevant data for future research on the subject.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Interno - 1776327 - THIAGO ALMEIDA VIEIRA
Externa ao Programa - 1142425 - GLAUCE VITOR DA SILVA - UFOPAExterno à Instituição - MIGUEL PUIG-CABRERA
Externa à Instituição - MARIA ALEXANDRA TEODÓSIO