SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN KARAKALPAKSTAN: LINKING CULTURE, COMMUNITIES, AND ECOLOGY

Indira Ermekbaeva

GREEN ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT, 2026, vol. 4, issue 2

Abstract: This paper examines sustainable tourism development in Karakalpakstan, an autonomous region of Uzbekistanwith unique cultural and natural heritage. Drawing on strategic planning efforts, international capacity building initiatives,and recent developments in eco tourism and community involvement, the study identifies key drivers and challengesfor long term sustainable tourism. Findings suggest that a combination of heritage based tourism, local economicempowerment, infrastructure improvement, and environmental education is essential for equitable and resilient growth.The paper concludes with recommendations for policy integration and stakeholder collaboration to promote sustainabletourism that benefits both local communities and visitors

Keywords: sustainable tourism; Karakalpakstan; ecotourism; heritage preservation; community-based tourism; capacity building. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18810922

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