Human–Environmental Relations: Ecotourism and Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

The Topic "Human–Environmental Relations: Ecotourism and Sustainability" aims to explore the complex interactions between ecotourism and sustainable practices, with a particular focus on how human activities impact natural ecosystems. This multidisciplinary Topic seeks to unite research that examines how tourism can contribute to environmental conservation, the economic sustainability of local communities, and the enhancement of quality of life through the responsible use of natural resources.

The goal of this Topic is to bring together contributions from social sciences, ecology, economics, spatial planning, and tourism studies to address the following key issues:

the impact of ecotourism on biodiversity conservation and the management of protected natural areas; sociocultural aspects of ecotourism, including the role of local communities in sustainable development and natural resource preservation; economic sustainability of ecotourism destinations, with a focus on developing sustainable business models; technology and innovation in ecotourism: the role of digital tools in monitoring and improving sustainable practices; challenges of urban ecotourism and managing the balance between urban development and nature conservation; and political and regulatory frameworks that support the development of sustainable ecotourism.

This Topic invites researchers from various disciplines to offer new insights into future trends and challenges in the field of ecotourism and sustainable development. Papers exploring innovative approaches to balancing tourism activities with natural ecosystem preservation, as well as those providing examples of best practices from different regions, will be particularly welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Tamara Gajić
Prof. Dr. Minja Bolesnikov
Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Erceg
Topic Editors