International tourism and global biodiversity risks

Authors

Qiang JI, Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, ChinaFollow

Document Type

Research-Article

Author

Yingtong Chen, Fei Wu, Dayong Zhang, Qiang Ji

Journal Name

Annals of Tourism Research

Keywords

Biodiversity risks, International tourism, Mitigation, Spatial spillovers

Abstract

The impact of international tourism on biodiversity risks has received considerable attention, yet quantitative research in this field remains relatively limited. This study constructs a biodiversity risk index for 155 countries and regions spanning the years 2001 to 2019, analyzing how international tourism influences biodiversity risks in destination countries. The results indicate that the growth of international tourism significantly elevates biodiversity risks, with these effects displaying both lagged and cumulative characteristics. Furthermore, spatial analysis shows that international tourism also intensifies biodiversity risks in neighboring countries. The extent of its impact varies according to the tourism model and destination. In addition, government regulations and international financial assistance play a crucial role in mitigating the biodiversity risks associated with international tourism. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2025.103982

Recommended Citation

JI, Qiang (2025) "International tourism and global biodiversity risks," Double Helix Methodology: Vol. 6: Iss. 6, Article 10.
Available at: https://diis-mips.researchcommons.org/helix-content/vol6/iss6/10