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Report on the study on the ecotourism potential of the maritime region


Published on
2024 Apr 19
Countries
Togo
Togo
Published on
2024 Apr 19
Countries
Togo
Togo

The present study was conducted in the prefectures of the Maritime Region of Togo. Based on the beauty of the landscape, natural resources and semi-structured surveys, the ecotourism potential of this region was evaluated. The study made it possible to identify a diversity of landscapes and natural curiosities coupled with a rich cultural heritage that are the particularity of this region. These natural curiosities include: beaches and bathing sites, lakes, sacred/community forests including the sacred forest of Akissa, the sacred forest of Assevé, the sacred forest of Bè, protected areas (classified forests), relaxation areas, relaxation areas, in particular the “Blue Point”, the Blue Point, in particular the “Blue Point”, the lagoon of Lomé, the lagoon of Lomé, the river Gbaga, the estuary of Bè, protected areas (classified forests), areas of relaxation, in particular the “Blue Point”, in particular the “Blue Point”, the lagoon of Lomé, the lagoon of Lomé, the river Gbaga, the lagoon mouth, the pools of Togodo and the national park from Togodo. Culturally, the prefectures of the maritime region are preferred environments for all sorts of beliefs. There are endogenous ancestral beliefs and imported religions. Local practices include deities associated with land, water, water, wind, sun, trees, or other elements of nature. For the most part, they are representations of a disappeared ancestor, of a source of inspiration and adoration, of a reincarnation, of a protective ancestral deity, etc. Among the Christian religions, we can cite the Catholic Church, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Church, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the Church of the Assemblies of God, the Church of God, the Church of God, the Church of God, the Church of the Assemblies of God, the Church of God, the Church of Pentecost, the Church of Pentecost, etc. Among the Christian religions, we can cite the Catholic Church, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the Church of Presbyterian, the Evangelical Church, the Church of Presbyterian, the Church, the Church of the Assemblies of God Islam is also practiced by the population of this region. The implementation of ecotourism activities will make it possible to preserve all this diversity of natural sites. However, most of the sites inventoried are in degradation as a result of the various anthropogenic pressures to which they are subject. Deforestation is one of the permanent threats to these sites. Ecotourism will have a positive impact on the economic life of coastal communities through the creation of jobs and other additional sources of income to enable them to strengthen their resilience in the face of climate change. The majority of the populations adhere to the development of ecotourism activities in their locality. The establishment of an ecotourism circuit will make it possible to preserve these natural ecosystems and their cultural diversity. However, it must be admitted that this potential, which is so important, remains poorly known and less valued by local development actors. Efforts should therefore be made at the level of public authorities, the private sector, NGOs, researchers and local populations to exploit these potentialities.