Relevance of Philippine policies for muslim-friendly ecotourism management in adapting the climate change challenges

Tagoranao, Mariam Saidano and Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag (2019) Relevance of Philippine policies for muslim-friendly ecotourism management in adapting the climate change challenges. In: The 2nd ICFAES 2019 International Conference on Fisheries, Aquatic and Environmental Sciences 2019, 19-20 June 2019, Banda Acheh, Indonesia.

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Abstract

The impact of climate change on the natural environment has been a common case affecting the ecotourism management in Mindanao. There are many challenges and threats facing the ecotourism development, in particular, mitigating natural hazard and preserving a Muslim-friendly environment. The government needs policies for sustainable development, by improving an efficient use of natural resources and infrastructures for less greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and provide permissible services and livelihood for poverty reduction to help the realizations of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Developing the Muslim-friendly ecotourism destinations, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Muslim Regions (BARMM) can overshadow the environmental risk and it will provide economic development and health protection to the local people and the tourists. The findings will show that aside from the Tourism Act 2009 and the climate Change Act (Republic Act 9729), the presence of wellformulated policies and guidelines on ecotourism in adapting the climate change will widen the possibilities for the people to further benefit from ecotourism development. In conclusion, it is of great importance that in facing the climate changes, the government must have strict environmental standards compounded by strict enforcement. However, for paradigm shift, it is necessary to be reminded that “we have to accept the evils of global development along with its blessings”.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Plenary Papers)
Additional Information:	4066/76652
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Relevance of Philippine policies; Muslim-friendly ecotourism management; Climate change challenges
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP170.82 Unity of Islam D History General and Old World > DS Asia H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014)
Depositing User:	Dr. Alizaman Dumangcag Gamon
Date Deposited:	28 Nov 2019 18:10
Last Modified:	21 Jan 2020 09:57
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/76652

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