Delivering sustainable communities in China: using a sustainable livelihoods framework for reviewing the promotion of “ecotourism“ in Anji

Newton, Julie and Franklin, Alexandra 2011. Delivering sustainable communities in China: using a sustainable livelihoods framework for reviewing the promotion of “ecotourism“ in Anji. Local Environment 16 (8) , pp. 789-806. 10.1080/13549839.2011.569536

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Abstract

In China, urban rural integration is creating new challenges and opportunities for the promotion of sustainable communities. This paper draws on recent preliminary research to explore the role of “ecotourism“ as conceived of and driven by the State in the delivery of sustainable communities in Anji, Zhejiang province, China. We focus on the promotion of a particular type of “ecotourism“ called “Nong Jia Le“ (NJL) (experiencing life in rural areas) which involves residents from urban areas staying overnight in rural residences, enjoying local food and sometimes engaging in farming. This is currently being promoted within Anji County as a key strategy for creating sustainable communities through integrated urban and rural development. The research uses a sustainable livelihoods framework to explore the extent to which this initiative is capable of contributing towards sustainable communities in practice. It concludes that NJL needs to be positioned as one component of the broader livelihood portfolio of Anji.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability and Society (BRASS) Sustainable Places Research Institute (PLACES) Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sustainable communities; China; ecotourism; sustainable livelihoods framework
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
ISSN:	1354-9839
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2019 09:06
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/18573

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