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The role of tourism on human-jaguar coexistence in northern Pantanal, Brazil: a conceptual framework in political ecology and more-than-human perspective

Ghoddousi, Siavash; Chiaravalloti, Rafael M; Queirós, Margarida; Brito-Henriques, Eduardo; (2025) The role of tourism on human-jaguar coexistence in northern Pantanal, Brazil: a conceptual framework in political ecology and more-than-human perspective. Journal of Ecotourism 10.1080/14724049.2025.2458517. (In press).

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Abstract

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.

Type: Article
Title: The role of tourism on human-jaguar coexistence in northern Pantanal, Brazil: a conceptual framework in political ecology and more-than-human perspective
DOI: 10.1080/14724049.2025.2458517
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1080/14724049.2025.2458517
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Human-wildlife coexistence, nature-based tourism, political ecology, more-than-human, panthera onca, actor-network theory, theory of access
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Dept of Anthropology
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10204418
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