GeoTourism for Social Sustainability and Ecological Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the potential of geotourism in Sub-Saharan Africa for promoting social sustainability and ecological justice. It examines the challenges facing the region for geotourism development and the innovative approaches and best practices for overcoming these.

Autorentext

Khodani Matshusa is a professional natural scientist (geological science) and a researcher at the Department of Environmental Sciences, UNISA. He holds a PhD in Tourism and Hospitality (University of Johannesburg) and MSc in Earth Sciences-Geology (University of Venda). He is the first black African (and currently the only one) with a PhD in geotourism, geoheritage, and geoparks. His research focuses on geoheritage, geotourism, geoparks, social sustainability, and mine environmental impacts.

Llewellyn Leonard is Distinguished Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA). He also serves as the Chair of the Centre of Excellence in Adaptation and Resilience at UNISA. He holds a PhD from King's College, University of London. His research interests encompass a wide range of critical areas, including environmental justice, human rights, urban risks, sustainable tourism, adaptation and resilience, democracy, and governance.

Inhalt

Chapter 1

Geotourism, Social Sustainability and Ecological Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa

Khodani Matshusa and Llewellyn Leonard

Chapter 2

Exploring the potential role of geotourism for local economic development in South Africa: Opportunities and constraints

Felix Ekwabena Donkor, Henry Bikwibili Tantoh and Kevin Mearns

Chapter 3

A social-ecological analysis of geoheritage resource uses and livelihoods concerns of villagers in the Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa

Michael Dyssel

Chapter 4

Impacts of climate change on geoheritage and geotourism: a Southern Africa perspective

Khodani Matshusa

Chapter 5

Unlocking Southern Africa's geotourism potential: A critical examination of the political economy of mining development impacts for sustainable development

Llewellyn Leonard

Chapter 6

The potential contribution geotourism and environmental protection for sustainable development in Cameroon

Henry Bikwibili Tantoh, Felix Ekwabena Donkor and Tracey T. McKay

Chapter 7

Mount Bambouto slopes geomorphosites (Cameroon Volcanic Line): A geological heritage for geotouristic and geoeducational practices

Ghislain Zangmo Tefogoum, Merlin Gountié Dedzo, Hyacinthe Zouyane Nouhou Dama, Merlin Raoul Ndonbou, Armand Kagou Dongmo, David Guimolaire Nkouathio

Chapter 8

Enhancing Geoscience Training in Ghana's Tertiary Institutions Through Geoconservation Strategies

Marian Selorm Sapah, Daniel Kwadwo Asiedu, Yvonne Sena Akosua Loh and Bruce Kofi Banoeng-Yakubo

Chapter 9

Conclusion

Llewellyn Leonard and Khodani Matshusa