AMMAN — A recent dialogue session
discussed the importance of ecotourism for Jordan’s local economy and
highlighted the top priorities for developing this branch of tourism on a
national level, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
اضافة اعلان
The Migratory Soaring Birds project, funded by
the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented through the United
Nations Development Program's BirdLife International, in cooperation with the
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, organized the panel discussion under the
title "Ecotourism in Jordan".
According to a Tourism Ministry statement on
Tuesday, participants in the session discussed the importance of ecotourism,
which provides additional income to contribute to protecting natural and
environmentally important areas, preserving biodiversity in the region,
creating jobs for local residents with nature-inspired projects, helping people
understand the value of natural heritage, and changing perceptions towards
preserving nature.
Jordan is characterized by natural diversity
of plants and animals and has ten nature reserves that provide tourists with an
exceptional opportunity to enjoy nature and help local communities, the
participants noted.
The discussion touched on priorities for the
development of ecotourism in Jordan, especially the concept of not disturbing
the environmental balance through human intervention and avoiding the pollution
or destruction of the ecosystem. Talks also covered the importance of focusing
on responsible investment and cooperation among local authorities.
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