The Place of Geotourism In the Process of Sustainable Development in Makran Coast

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Assistant Professor Regional studies department, faculty of law and political science, university of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

10.22034/es.2024.408192.1692

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Makran beaches are considered an important opportunity to expand ecotourism. Among the different forms of ecotourism, geotourism is more compatible with the coordinates of the region. The prosperity of this industry can contribute significantly to the achievement of sustainable development goals in this region. The purpose of this research is to answer the question of how geotourism can lead to sustainable development in the coasts of Makran. In response, it can be said that the emphasis of geotourism on sustainable tourism and the interaction between economic, social and environmental elements causes economic growth and at the same time moves towards sustainable development in Makran region. To investigate this hypothesis, Bhuiyan's theory was used and SWOT method was used to analyze the data. The findings of the research indicate that Makran must first achieve aims in the field of regional development in order to provide a suitable platform for the pursuit of geotourism. At the same time, geotourism can be the best type of industry to achieve sustainable development in Makran coast. The first step in this direction is to identify geosites in the region based on their economic, scientific and cultural uses. The movement towards this industry must be protected from rapid natural depletion or harmful human activities. Therefore, it is vitally important to keep Makran's beaches pristine.

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