Effect of Elephant Conservation Based Tourism Development on Living Status of Mahouts (Elephant-Keepers) in Ngalaik Elephant Camp, Myanmar
Khant Kyaw Kyaw,
Khaing Khaing Soe
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2022
Pages:
100-106
Received:
30 June 2022
Accepted:
15 July 2022
Published:
27 September 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijeee.20220705.11
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Abstract: Wildlife tourism could improve the green economy for developing countries and provide the opportunity to manage sustainable wildlife resources. Elephant Conservation Based Tourism (ECBT) has developed by Myanma Timber Enterprise (MTE) since 2016 and got much attention. There are still limited studies about assessment of changes in living status of mahouts and their families due to the recent development of ECBT. In this case study, the total population of twenty-three mahouts employing in Ngalaik elephant camp and their households were interviewed through semi-structured questionnaires and also conducted direct field investigation by the researcher. Descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis were applied to figure out perceived living status changes of mahouts and their families. Findings revealed that the positive impacts on human and social state of affairs have perceived by the mahouts and their households because of ECBT development while it has a few negative impacts on their financial status including households’ income and subsistence needs. This study, therefore, provides basic facts and evidences related to site-specific living status of mahouts and their families changing from timber camp to the ECBT camp. To be ethical and sustainable tourism in the future, fruitful experiences and positive impacts by their development policy have to be produced and sustained for the related environment and stakeholders under ECBT.
Abstract: Wildlife tourism could improve the green economy for developing countries and provide the opportunity to manage sustainable wildlife resources. Elephant Conservation Based Tourism (ECBT) has developed by Myanma Timber Enterprise (MTE) since 2016 and got much attention. There are still limited studies about assessment of changes in living status of ...
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Assessing the Impact of Solid Waste Management, the Case of Assosa Town, in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2022
Pages:
107-113
Received:
27 July 2022
Accepted:
13 September 2022
Published:
27 September 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijeee.20220705.12
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Abstract: Background: The collection, transportation, recycling, resource recovery, and disposal of solid waste produced in urban areas constitute the complex activity known as solid waste management (SWM). The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate how solid waste management has affected the case of Assosa Town in the Benishangul-Gumuz region. Methods: Research designs were used in this study mixed research design, according to Creswell (2005). Both primary and secondary data sources were used. Samples were selected using purposive sampling and simple random techniques. The total number of HH 1489 out of these Using Yamane (1967) formula sample size determination 400 households was selected. The data collected from both primary and secondary sources were analyzed using SPSS software version 20 the result was analyzed via descriptive statistics. Result: Findings of the study revealed that the major sources of waste are produced Garbage from households 120 (30%) Plastic (Highland); 90 (23%), Restaurants/Hotel; 85 (21%) Market places; 53 (14%), and Offices; 45 (12%) respectively. The major types of solid waste in Assosa town are about 305 (76%) Household Hazardous waste, 75 (19%) Commercial Waste, and 20 (5%) Construction and demolition respectively. The major effects of solid waste in Assosa town are about 225 (56%) Infectious diseases (common cold), Environmental Problems 130 (33%) and 45 (11%) Block water drains respectively. Conclusions: Systems for handling solid waste should be established and improved in order to reduce the issues in the study area. The town has poor practices for managing municipal solid waste. Therefore, recommended that the municipal create proper infrastructure and prepare proper disposal sites where municipal solid wastes can be disposed. Organizing youth groups in small and micro businesses for solid waste management activities is also important, as is raising awareness among the local populace.
Abstract: Background: The collection, transportation, recycling, resource recovery, and disposal of solid waste produced in urban areas constitute the complex activity known as solid waste management (SWM). The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate how solid waste management has affected the case of Assosa Town in the Benishangul-Gumuz region. Methods...
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A Search for Effective Renewable Energy Policies for UAE and KSA
Shamim Ahmad Siddiqui,
Abu Hena Nur Shohan,
Munshi Naser Ibne Afzal
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2022
Pages:
114-124
Received:
5 September 2022
Accepted:
11 October 2022
Published:
21 October 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijeee.20220705.13
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Abstract: The current climate crisis has made it crucial for all the countries in the world to contemplate a shift to Renewable Energy (RE) sources for their energy needs. Even though the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are ahead of most of the countries in the gulf region in terms of RE adoption and RE readiness, their share of RE in their total national energy mix is still very low compared to other countries. The purpose of this study is to examine the policies aimed at promoting renewable energy and transitioning from traditional to renewable energy sources, as well as successful policies implemented by other countries, in order to determine whether the UAE, KSA, and other gulf countries have an opportunity to revise their own RE policies or adopt new proven policies from around the world. This study employs a combination of methods, including a survey of current literature that highlights the most effective policies in terms of economic and environmental benefits and have tried to combine them to create a policy package that can be applied to both of these countries, as well as ASEAN, OPEC, and GCC countries that are geologically and economically similar.
Abstract: The current climate crisis has made it crucial for all the countries in the world to contemplate a shift to Renewable Energy (RE) sources for their energy needs. Even though the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are ahead of most of the countries in the gulf region in terms of RE adoption and RE readiness, their share...
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