IB ESS HL 3.003.14 Ecotourism Question Bank
Evaluate ecotourism as a conservation and development strategy.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Course
- ESS HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- identify the conservation issue or strategy
- apply the relevant ecological, ethical or management framework
- evaluate evidence, trade-offs and likely outcomes
3.3.14 (HL)—Ecotourism question 1
[Maximum number: 9]
With reference to named examples, evaluate the role of ecotourism as part of the conservation strategy for species and habitats.
Answers may demonstrate:
- understanding concepts \& terminology of conservation; biodiversity; ecotourism; national parks; wild life sanctuaries; local business/employment/hospitality; environmental impacts; ownership; legislation; funding; flagship species etc.;
- breadth in addressing and linking range of ecotourism sites/endeavours with conservation objectives and their degree of success.
- examples of ecotourism associated with conservation projects etc.
- balanced analysis evaluating extent to which ecotourism contributes positively and negatively to the aims of conservation.
- a conclusion that is consistent with, and supported by analysis and examples given e.g. While the attraction of large numbers of people will inevitably bring some stress to natural systems, economics is such that the conservation of large areas of habitat has a significant cost that can only be met through ecotourism.
Please see markbands on page 18.
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