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A carbon neutral account framework for the Qomolangma mountaineering tourism area

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  • Xiumei Xu

    (Macao Polytechnic University)

  • Chao Feng

    (Chongqing University
    Chongqing University)

  • Phuntsok Droma

    (Tibet University)

  • Yilan Tan

    (Tibet University)

Abstract

To promote carbon neutrality, carbon compensation in mountaineering tourism destinations must be studied from the perspectives of both carbon sources and carbon sinks. This study established a carbon neutral calculation framework for the Qomolangma mountaineering tourism area using the “bottom-up” tourism carbon footprint analysis model and a carbon sink calculation model. Three types of data were obtained through field surveys, Internet searches, and literature review and used for the subsequent quantitative analysis. The results showed that: (1) in 2019, the case site had a carbon surplus, with a total 3.87E + 06 kg in carbon emissions and a total 3.22E + 09 kg in carbon sequestration capacity; (2) among the carbon sources, tourist catering accounted for 45.78% of the total, which was the largest share, followed by transportation at 39.83%; the carbon footprint of waste was the smallest, accounting for only 0.66%; and (3) according to the current carbon price in China, the Qomolangma mountaineering tourism area should have theoretically been compensated with 1.15E + 07 CNY (equivalent to 1.67E + 06 USD) in 2019. Finally, based on the above research conclusions, suggestions were proposed to further improve the nature reserve’s carbon balance and plan for the future.

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  • Xiumei Xu & Chao Feng & Phuntsok Droma & Yilan Tan, 2023. "A carbon neutral account framework for the Qomolangma mountaineering tourism area," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 25(12), pages 14101-14130, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:25:y:2023:i:12:d:10.1007_s10668-022-02651-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-022-02651-6
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