Towards low-carbon travel trips through carbon footprint: A case study of marine tourism in Sichang Island, Thailand

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作者
Sakcharoen, Thammananya [1 ]
Niyommaneerat, Wilailuk [1 ,2 ]
Silalertruksa, Thapat [3 ]
机构
[1] Chulalongkorn Univ, Environm Res Inst, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
[2] Chulalongkorn Univ, Social Res Inst, Ctr Excellence BCG Sustainable Dev, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
[3] King Mongkuts Univ Technol Thonburi, Dept Environm Engn, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
来源
CLEANER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY | 2024年 / 23卷
关键词
Carbon footprint; Marine tourism; Carbon neutral; Thailand; Travel Trips; ENERGY-CONSUMPTION; CLIMATE POLICY; GROWTH;
D O I
10.1016/j.clet.2024.100840
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The growing concern over climate change has heightened the need for low-carbon tourism practices. The study aims to evaluate the carbon footprint of marine tourism on Sichang Island, Thailand. The carbon footprint assessment is set for the three travel trips identified based on the tourist's lifestyle: Route I: Merit-making trip, Route II: Nature trip, and Route III: Relaxation, Adventure, and Education. The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculation under each travel trip covers transportation, accommodation, meals, recreational activities, and waste management. The results revealed that the total GHG emissions for tourism routes I, II, and III are 9.9, 10.5, and 26.2 kg CO2e/person/trip, respectively. The study has analyzed the variations in carbon footprint results based on factors including the modes of transportation, i.e., ferry rides, high-speed boats, motorized three- wheeled vehicles (Tuk-Tuk), motorcycle and car rental; types of accommodation; food and beverage menu; recreational and marine tourism activities and solid waste management practices. The major contributors to the GHG emissions of routes I and II are the sea transport, meals, and land transport on the island. Route III has the highest carbon footprint because of the accommodation required for the tour program. The obtained carbon emission factors can be used to plan and manage marine tourism activities. By comparing activities, stakeholders can make informed decisions to minimize carbon footprints. The carbon emission reduction measures and the effective carbon offset programs for the island have been recommended.
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