The geodiversity site of Geopark Ranah Minang Silokek, Indonesia: Promoting geo-education and geotourism through geosite assessment
June 2025
Geopark Ranah Minang Silokek holds unique and diverse geodiversity, encompassing geomorphology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, tectonic, structural geology, and complex geological history....
Integrating GIS, 3D-Isovist, and an NSGA-II multi-objective optimization algorithm for automation of design process in urban parks and public open spaces
March 2025
Advanced digital tools in landscape architecture are mostly limited to visualization and presentation of alternatives. However, they can potentially be used in different design stages. In this paper,...
Application of bivariate mapping to assess geodiversity and its geomorphic constraints: A case study in Kuwait
March 2025
Geodiversity assessment is a critical preliminary step for geoconservation planning and represents the foundation for any rich biodiversity system. The purposes of this research were to identify the...
The geosites of Safi province (Marrakech-Safi region, Morocco): Inventory and assessment for geoconservation, geotourism, geoeducation, geoparks, and local sustainable development
March 2025
Safi province, which belongs to the Western Moroccan Meseta and the Variscan domains, hosts several geosites characterised by distinct sedimentological, geomorphological, paleoclimatic, and stratigraphic...
Urban geotourism development in the perspective of stakeholders
March 2025
Geotourism is rapidly experiencing rapid growth in developing countries, such as Indonesia, and it is a component of sustainable tourism. In addition, the country has many areas of geodiversity in cities...
Volcanic geoheritage in Arequipa, Southern Peru: Assessment of pilot geosites for geohazard resilience
March 2025
Arequipa, often referred to as “White City, land of volcanoes,” is located in Southern Peru and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its amazing landscape is framed by three imposing volcanoes:...
Description of an emblematic geosite in Central Spain: A large sinkhole associated with paleo-landslide in gypsum karst
March 2025
Emblematic geosites are those that introduce a new geological concept or strikingly display a well-known geological concept. In this context we introduce and describe a large sinkhole in Central Spain...
Geodiversity hotspot and SWOT-TOWS-AHP assessment for regional geoconservation strategies in Kulon Progo Regency, Aspiring Jogja Geopark, Indonesia
March 2025
The concept of geodiversity and its sensitivity are inextricably linked. A geodiversity hotspot is defined as a geographical area that has a high level of geodiversity, while also being susceptible...
Using geographic information systems and remote sensing technique to classify land cover types and predict grassland bird abundance and distribution in Nairobi National Park, Kenya
March 2025
Accurate and high-resolution mapping of land cover is essential for modeling species response, guiding habitat management practices, and prioritizing conservation efforts, especially in restricted and...
The role of place attachment in the relationship between ecotourism motivation, nature-based destination image, and ecotourism intention: A case study of South Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam
March 2025
This study examines the role of place attachment in the relationship between eco-motivation, nature-based destination, and ecotourism intention, focusing on South Cat Tien National Park as a case study....
A proposal for a new educational model: Geoconservation Education (GEOEDU) model
March 2025
The 21st century has brought with it the emergence of many new technologies. Unfortunately, many of these innovations are accompanied by negative and potentially even harmful side effects. In particular,...
REMOVED: Inventory and quantitative assessment of geosites and geodiversity sites of the Tinghir-Dades-Imilchil area (Morocco)
March 2025
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Geological heritage in UNESCO's World Heritage List: A critical review
December 2024
The UNESCO World Heritage Convention (WHC), established in 1972, aims to protect and conserve cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value (OUV). Properties nominated for inscription...
Green tourist behavior analysis and its relationship with the choice of eco-tourism destination: An empirical study
December 2024
Travelers may now actively support environmental protection while having a great time on their trips thanks to the growing trend of eco-tourism. This study aims to examine, while accounting for pro-environmental...
Assessment of educational potential in Arouca and Estrela UNESCO Global Geoparks (Portugal) for multi-level students and teachers
December 2024
The current trend in education is to adopt a direct and efficient system that adapts to the needs of students at all levels. This approach emphasizes the importance of creating an accessible and enjoyable...
Urban amusement parks of Midnapore (West Bengal, India): Utility, accessibility and structural diversity
December 2024
Urban parks significantly enhance the urban residents' quality of life, offering spaces for recreation that positively impact physical and mental well-being. This comprehensive study, involving 400...
Assessment of forest fires impacts on geoheritage: A study in the Estrela UNESCO Global Geopark, Portugal
December 2024
The main purpose of this study was the development of a methodology to assess the potential impacts of forest fires on geoheritage through a systematic and practical approach. The proposed methodology...
Adapting Values-Beliefs-Norms (VBN) model and the Value-Identity-Personal norm (VIP) model into ecotourism intention: A case study of Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam
December 2024
This study investigates the adaptation of the Values-Beliefs-Norms (VBN) model and the Value-Identity-Personal norm (VIP) model into the context of ecotourism intention. Specifically focusing on Cat...
The tourism attractiveness of the Moroccan archaeological site of Volubilis: An analysis of the determinants through analytic hierarchy process (AHP)
December 2024
The primary objective of this research is to assess the tourism attractiveness of the World Heritage Site of Volubilis located in Morocco. Utilizing the analytic hierarchy process methodology, we have...
Spatio-temporal variations of the LUCC of the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary in the past 40 years and its sustainable development
December 2024
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, as a UNESCO natural heritage site, is a critical habitat for migratory birds along the East Atlantic Flyway (EAF). The bird habitat has undergone the dramatic variations...
Exploring applied sustainable strategies through geoheritage and geotourism: A systematic literature review
December 2024
The growing body of research on geotourism and geoheritage presents an opportunity to explore the applied strategies for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Geoheritage and geotourism...
Study on ecotourism environmental carrying capacity in Wuyishan National Park
December 2024
Ecotourism environmental carrying capacity, as a necessary tool for the management of national parks, is an important indicator for the protection of the ecological environment in national parks. Taking...