The role of tourism on human-jaguar coexistence in northern Pantanal, Brazil
A conceptual framework in political ecology and more-than-human perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21723976 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Siavash Ghoddousi (0000-0002-1214-4541, University of Lisbon, corresponding author), Rafael Chiaravalloti (0000-0003-4271-3749, University College London), Margarida Queirós (0000-0001-6843-6861, University of Lisbon), Eduardo Brito-Henriques (0000-0002-2225-869X, University of Lisbon) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 228-237 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Ecotourism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1472-4049 • E-ISSN: 1747-7638 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14724049.2025.2458517 |
| OpenAlex | W4407124601 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 25 |
A political ecology lens can yield a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing human-wildlife coexistence within the context of tourism development. Here, we propose a conceptual framework that combines political ecology and more-than-human perspectives to examine power dynamics among diverse stakeholders, including scientists, local communities, NGOs, and non-human entities. This framework is applied to a case study focused on jaguars (Panthera onca) in Pantanal around the Encontro das Aguas State Park in Brazil. To disentangle these relationships, we propose a theoretical-analytical lens based on the combination of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and Theory of Access (ToA). ANT emphasizes the formation of associations and networks involving both human and non-human actors. Further, ToA allows us to examine power dynamics that shape individuals’ access and control over resources. Our study offers valuable insight into the relationships between humans and nature – emphasizing the necessity of a holistic approach to conservation and nature-based tourism
Biology · Conceptual framework · Economic geography · Economics · Ecotourism · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Jaguar · Political ecology · Political science · Politics · Social science · Sociology · Tourism · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management · Geographies of human-animal interactions · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |